Bayonne, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
70,468 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,285 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$446,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,362 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,422 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hudson County
4
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hudson County
3
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 31
Feb 3 8 33
Mar 4 4 41
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 5 35

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 62% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (63%) (35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 35%
Hillary Clinton 63%
Other 2%

Schools

Lincoln Community School #5
<1 miles, N 2.3 star
Nicholas Oresko Community School
<1 miles, NW 4.6 star
Philip G Vroom Community School
<1 miles, NW 2.3 star

Colleges

Wagner College
3 miles, S 3.7 star
New Jersey City University
4 miles, NE 2.3 star
College of Staten Island CUNY
5 miles, SW 2.3 star

Hospitals

Bayonne Medical Center
<1 miles, N 2.3 star
Richmond University Medical Center
2 miles, S 1.4 star
Jersey City Medical Center
5 miles, NE 2.3 star
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
6 miles, W 1.4 star

Airports

Laguardia Airport
15 miles, E 4.6 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
17 miles, SE 4.1 star
Westchester County Airport
35 miles, NE 1.4 star