Jersey City, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 6/10
directions_run Walkability 8/10
directions_bus Transit 8/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Moderately Bikeable. Biking is possible but may be limited by inconsistent infrastructure, traffic conditions, or distance to amenities.
directions_run Walkability
Highly Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with well-maintained pedestrian infrastructure and accessible amenities.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Well-Connected. Public transportation is widely available and dependable, providing good coverage for most destinations.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
289,691 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
53.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$94,813 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$534,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,106 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,774 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
26.7% 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 77% of residents leaning left and 20% leaning right.

Liberal (78%) (20%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 16%
Hillary Clinton 82%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 10, NJ State Senate District 31, NJ Assembly District 31, NJ
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Schools

Rev Dr Ercel F Webb School
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Saint Peter's University
1 miles, N • 2.8 star
New Jersey City University
1 miles, W • 2.3 star
Hudson County Community College
1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Jersey City Medical Center
<1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Carepoint Health-Christ Hospital
2 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Hoboken University Medical Center
3 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Bayonne Medical Center
4 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Laguardia Airport
11 miles, E • 4.6 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
16 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Westchester County Airport
31 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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