Secaucus, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
21,437 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
62.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$134,746 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$557,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,230 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,066 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.1% 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 30
Feb 3 8 33
Mar 4 4 41
Apr 4 1 52
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 5 36

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 62% of residents leaning left and 34% leaning right.

Liberal (63%) (35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 34%
Hillary Clinton 64%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, NJ State Senate District 33, NJ Assembly District 33, NJ
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Schools

Clarendon School
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Huber Street School
1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
McKinley Elementary School
2 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Hudson Regional Hospital
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
Hoboken University Medical Center
3 miles, S • 1.4 star
Carepoint Health-Christ Hospital
3 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Airports

Laguardia Airport
10 miles, SE • 4.6 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
18 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Westchester County Airport
27 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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