Overlooking the Passaic River, Mount Pleasant is an urban residential community close to the heart of Newark. The neighborhood sits above the river on top of Mount Pleasant, where the area also gets its name. “You can even see the Manhattan skyline from some parts of the neighborhood,” says Jessica Davidson, a real estate salesperson with ERA Justin Realty Co., who’s been selling homes around the area since 2016. Newark’s recent revitalization efforts have led to the demolition of many of the original homes in the neighborhood, leaving mostly new apartments and older multi-family rowhouses. The 36-acre Mount Pleasant Cemetery, the first rural cemetery in the Newark area, takes up much of the community’s northeastern section. The cemetery, which has been around since 1844, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
This aerial view shows the close proximity of Mount Pleasant-Lower Broad, Newark, to New York City.
Mount Pleasant is a part of Burlington County, New Jersey.
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Multi-family homes starting in the $400,000s
While Mount Pleasant has a lot of apartments, there are some older single- and multi-family colonial-style duplexes. Homes are clustered tightly together, with most just having a small backyard. Some houses feature short driveways, but others have to rely on street parking for personal vehicles. With the limited number of homes left in the neighborhood, the market is competitive. “The average time on the market in this area is less than 30 days,” said Davidson. “I just sold a three-bedroom home in Newark and there were multiple offers.” Three- to eight-bedroom single- and multi-family homes typically sell for $400,000 to $700,000. There are also one- to three-bedroom condos that range from $200,000 to $400,000.
Mount Pleasant is a moderate income neighborhood.
Most home types are represented in Mount Pleasant-Lower Broad, such as this early 20th-century family home on a tree-lined street.
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Accessing NYC via bus, train and car
Because of its urban streetscape, Mount Pleasant is highly walkable and bikeable. There are several forms of public transit in the area, including bus stops along Broadway and Mount Prospect Avenue. “If there’s an accident that’s tying up the bus route, they can just jump on the train instead,” says Davidson. The Broad Street train station is a mile south and takes residents to New York City's Penn Station in about 40 minutes. Residents can drive the 11 miles into the city on McCarter Highway and use the Holland Tunnel. Newark Liberty International is 5 miles south. University Hospital is 2 miles south.
Roller skating at Branch Brook Park
Just north of the neighborhood, The Waterfront recreation center has indoor and outdoor sports facilities. Less than a mile west, Branch Brook Park is a 360-acre green space with 5 miles of paved trails, a welcome center and a playground. There’s also an indoor roller skating rink offering lessons, a cafe and an arcade. And just south in downtown, The Newark Museum of Art has a collection of over 12,000 American pieces dating from the 1800s to present day.
Branch Brook Park is the largest public park in the city of Newark.
Mount Pleasant residents go to the Newark Museum of Art for the mix of history on display.
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Local staples include
Borinquen Bakery
Locals can walk just outside of Mount Pleasant to Food Fair Fresh Market for groceries. While there aren’t any shops in the neighborhood, there are local restaurants, including El Merengue with Dominican dishes and Borinquen Bakery, which has been a Jersey staple for over 80 years. There’s also a Whole Foods Market a mile south in downtown Newark.
Why Go Far African Cuisine is known for its jollof rice and seasoned meat dishes, located in the Mount Pleasant-Lower Broad, Newark, NJ.
El Merengue is a favorite local Dominican restaurant in Newark, NJ.
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Annual Cherry Blossom Festival
The Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival draws thousands of people each April to walk through the blooms, listen to live music and browse the crafter’s marketplace. There are also events throughout the year in Downtown Newark, including art festivals and cultural celebrations.
There are many strange species of Sakura Trees to be found at Bloomfest.
Many families visit Branch Brook Park every year to see the Cherry Blossoms.
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Arts and humanities academy at Barringer High
Students may start at Rafael Hernandez Elementary, which gets a C-minus from Niche, for kindergarten through eighth grade. They may then attend Barringer High, which also has a C and serves as the arts and humanities academy for the Newark School District. Students can also apply to attend Technology High School, a Newark magnet school on Broadway, that combines a liberal arts education with problem solving and analytical skills. The school earns an A-minus.
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Parks in this Area
Branch Brook Park
Essex County Branch Brook Park Dog Park
Transit
Airport
Newark Liberty International
12 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mount Pleasant
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mount Pleasant, Newark sell after 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Mount Pleasant, Newark over the last 12 months is $362,722, down 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,775
Median Age
37
Population under 18
26.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,029
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,145
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
65.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
14.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.8%
% Population in Labor Force
54.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
75/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
59/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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