The Heights, Jersey City, NJ
Living in The Heights
Bikeability94
Walkability94
Commute10
Public Transit96
Affordability99
Public Safety59
Airports98
Hospitals19
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools50
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
87kPopulation+1.6k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
61%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian26%
Black5%
Caucasian28%
Hispanic or Latino38%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$83kMedian Household Income+$27k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
40 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector82%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van40%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation47%
Taxicab1%
Walked7%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$420kMedian Home Value+$63k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$402 (2010–19)
29%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached7%
Multiple units22%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K25%
$750K to $999K9%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas68%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in The Heights
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Hudson County41
Property Crime in The Heights
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Hudson County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (74%)(23%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton78%
Donald Trump20%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in The Heights
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding56
Tornado2
Coastal Flooding29
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near The Heights, Jersey City, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near The Heights, Jersey City, NJ
St Josephs School for the Blind
0 miles, SW
Hoboken Catholic Academy
1 miles, E
Mustard Seed School
1 miles, E
The Hudson School
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near The Heights, Jersey City, NJ
Stevens Institute of Technology
1 miles, E
University of Phoenix-New Jersey
2 miles, SE
Saint Peter's University
2 miles, SW
The New School
3 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near The Heights, Jersey City, NJ
Carepoint Health-Christ Hospital
1 miles, S
Hoboken University Medical Center
1 miles, E
Jersey City Medical Center
2 miles, S
Hudson County Meadowview Psychiatric H
3 miles, N
Airports
Airports near The Heights, Jersey City, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
7 miles, SW
Laguardia Airport
10 miles, E
John F Kennedy International Airport
16 miles, SE
Westchester County Airport
29 miles, NE