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218 Highland Ave
218 Highland Ave,
Newark,
NJ
07104
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About 218 Highland Ave Newark, NJ 07104
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218 Highland Ave is an apartment community located in Essex County and the 07104 ZIP Code. This area is served by the The Newark Public School District attendance zone.
218 Highland Ave,
Newark,
NJ
07104
Forest Hill offers a quaint, small-town oasis within lively New Jersey. Just eight miles from Jersey City and 12 miles from New York City’s bustling neighborhoods and major attractions, Forest Hill offers an abundance of amenities to its residents. New Jersey Transit runs through Forest Hill with multiple Newark Light Rail stations in town. The community’s K-12 students attend Newark Public Schools like Ridge Street Elementary and Park Elementary. This well preserved, pre-World War II neighborhood has beautiful historic homes, as well as newly renovated apartments.
The northern part of the neighborhood is an official historic district, but this history doesn’t end there. Branch Brook Park is the town’s scenic 360-acre park with lakes, bridges, and biking and walking trails.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Forest Hill | Newark, NJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,217 | $1,367 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,427 | $1,603 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,689 | $2,000 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,532 | $2,084 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi |
218 Highland Ave is within 3 minutes or 1.7 miles from Rutgers, Newark Campus. It is also near N.J. Inst. of Technology and Essex County College.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
689 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
111 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
665 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
151 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Newark include Bloomfield Avenue, located 0.3 mile from 218 Highland Ave. 218 Highland Ave is near Newark Liberty International, located 7.5 miles or 12 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 27.7 miles or 42 minutes away.
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 12 min | 7.5 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 42 min | 27.7 mi |
Walkability Near 218 Highland Ave Newark, NJ 07104
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 218 Highland Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
218 Highland Ave has 3 shopping centers within 2.2 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Branch Brook Park
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.8 mi |
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Edison National Historic Site
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.3 mi |
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Kearny Marsh
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.3 mi |
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Richard W. DeKorte Park
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Drive: | 12 min | 5.4 mi |
218 Highland Ave has 5 parks within 5.4 miles, including Branch Brook Park, Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium, and Kearny Marsh.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
218 Highland Ave has 3 hospitals within 3.0 miles, the nearest is Saint Michael's Medical Center which is 1.7 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 18 min | 11.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 28 min | 13.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 33 min | 19.5 mi |
218 Highland Ave has 3 military bases within 19.5 miles, the nearest is Military Ocean Terminal which is 11.4 miles away and a 18 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
218 Highland Ave
Newark, NJ 07104