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Newark's continuing crime problem stems from all those inmates paroled to Newark plus problematic people being forced out of other areas such as New York by high prices. If you don't have a job, it's pretty hard to hold on in Manhatten, but you can move a few miles to Newark.
Newark schools serve a tough clientele, but they are surprisingly good. The average per pupil expenditure is $15,000, which is one of the highest in the nation, and many teachers make over $100,000 per year.
The high murder rate is in part attributable to rich white people driving in from the suburbs to buy their drugs. They are either killed and robbed or dealers kill each other for the suburban business.
Newark is in the midst of a building boom. It is being repopulated with Hispanics and other recent immigrants. The proximity to New York City and high paying jobs and the excellent transportation system makes Newark an excellent place to live if you want low costs and easy access to New York City. The town's got a great future and Booker knows it.
Moving out the drug trade would help.
