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Newark, NJ vs Bergen County, NJ vs Essex County, NJ

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Newark, NJBergen County, NJEssex County, NJ

Bergen County, NJ is ahead overall — 3 of 5 pillars.

GDP / Output

  • Newark, NJ$76.2B
    Score 83/100
  • Bergen County, NJ$105.8B
    Score 66/100
  • Essex County, NJ$76.2B
    Score 83/100

Jobs

  • Newark, NJ11.6%
    Score 0/100
  • Bergen County, NJ5.8%
    Score 35/100
  • Essex County, NJ8.7%
    Score 0/100

Population

Newark, NJ
  • Newark, NJ310,178
    Score 100/100
  • Bergen County, NJ962,316
    Score 70/100
  • Essex County, NJ863,002
    Score 98/100

Housing

Bergen County, NJ
  • Newark, NJ32.1%
    Score 55/100
  • Bergen County, NJ18.4%
    Score 74/100
  • Essex County, NJ22.7%
    Score 68/100

Federal Funds

Bergen County, NJ
  • Newark, NJUnavailable
    Score unavailable
  • Bergen County, NJ$7.9B
    Score 100/100
  • Essex County, NJ$6.9B
    Score 98/100