Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ
Living in Journal Square
Bikeability97
Walkability97
Commute7
Public Transit97
Affordability100
Public Safety59
Airports98
Hospitals15
Colleges73
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools53
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
45kPopulation+1.3k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age
-College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
58%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian38%
Black9%
Caucasian23%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
42 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector81%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van31%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation55%
Taxicab1%
Walked8%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$357kMedian Home Value+$38k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$326 (2010–19)
18%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached6%
Multiple units15%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier46%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K19%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas3%
Utility gas72%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Journal Square
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Hudson County41
Property Crime in Journal Square
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Hudson County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (75%)(22%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton79%
Donald Trump19%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 4 | 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 Journal Square
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding56
Tornado2
Coastal Flooding29
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ
St Elizabeth School & Child Care Center
0 miles, W
Hudson Catholic Regional High School
0 miles, S
St Josephs School for the Blind
1 miles, NE
St Dominic Academy
1 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ
Saint Peter's University
1 miles, SW
University of Phoenix-New Jersey
2 miles, E
New Jersey City University
2 miles, SW
Stevens Institute of Technology
2 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ
Carepoint Health-Christ Hospital
1 miles, E
Jersey City Medical Center
1 miles, SE
Hoboken University Medical Center
2 miles, E
Hudson County Meadowview Psychiatric H
4 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
6 miles, SW
Laguardia Airport
10 miles, E
John F Kennedy International Airport
16 miles, SE
Westchester County Airport
30 miles, NE