Guides|NJ|Newark|Neighborhoods|Broadway
Diane Briante profile picture
Diane Briante
New Jersey Local Expert

Last Modified: January 22, 2026

Broadway neighborhood featured image

Broadway Neighborhood Guide

12of 16 Newark Neighborhoods

Not Broadway—Cherry Fest, Cathedral Shade.

🧭Bordered by: Passaic River and Route 21 east, Branch Brook Park and Newark Light Rail west, Clay Street and I-280 south, Grafton Avenue and the Belleville border north

📌Widely recognized as the place for: red sauce and salsa battles

👕You can spot a Broadway local by: Yankees cap, bakery box, parade patience

👍Locals live here because: river breezes and Branch Brook cherry drama

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Route 21 sirens, cryptic parking signs

✨The overall feel is: Gritty brick rows loud heart

Neighborhood Hotspots: Riverfront Park, Casa d’Paco, Branch Brook Park East

Neighborhood Tags:
Public transitSketchyAffordableOutdoorsyCar-free lifestyleWalkable

Pros & Cons of Broadway

Broadway strengths (top 5)

Public TransitCultural DiversityGreen SpaceOutdoor RecreationEvents & Festivals

Broadway tradeoffs (top 3)

BreweriesFarmers MarketsNightlife
Colorful neighborhood quiz illustration
Neighborhood Quiz

Which Newark neighborhood should you live in?

Answer a few quick questions and we'll show you your best matches.

See Your Top 3 Neighborhood Matches →

Broadway Neighborhood DNA

Late night empanadas, river views, bocce trash talk

Broadway neighborhood photo collage
Some of the Broadway hotspots include: Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, McCarter Highway riverfront access, and Newark Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium site.
Diane Briante profile picture

Diane Briante — New Jersey Local Expert

At Snappy Scout, I combine lived experience with real neighborhood data to cut through the hype and help you make clearer decisions about where to move.

Snappy Scout logo

Moving to Broadway - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Newark or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Newark guide for the big-picture view — or compare Broadway against other parts of the city in our Newark neighborhood guide.