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Newark, NJ · the CityFunIndex

Star Power in Newark

Newark ranks #25 of 134 US cities for star power, with a Star Power score of 82 — Very Fun. That puts it in the 82nd percentile nationally and #1 of 2 in New Jersey.

Star Power score
82
Very Fun
National rank
#25 of 134
In New Jersey
#1 of 2
Percentile
82nd

The typical city scores 50 for star power; Newark sits 32 points above the median.

How star power is measured

Notable people the city is known for, plus headliner acts that tour through.

Data sources: SeatGeek headliner popularity and Wikidata notable residents (rank-blended).

Full methodology → Glossary The raw measurement is part of the Data plan →

Ranked around Newark

  1. T#23 Buffalo, NY 83
  2. T#23 Denver, CO 83
  3. #25 Newark, NJ — this page 82
  4. #26 Portland, OR 81
  5. T#27 Kansas City, MO 80

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Top US cities for star power

  1. #1 New York, NY 93
  2. T#2 Chicago, IL 92
  3. T#2 Los Angeles, CA 92
  4. T#2 Philadelphia, PA 92
  5. T#5 Boston, MA 91

More about Newark

Newark scores 36 overall (Some Fun) on the CityFunIndex. Its strongest factors: