Bergen-Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ
Living in Bergen-Lafayette
Bikeability94
Walkability93
Commute13
Public Transit96
Affordability100
Public Safety57
Airports97
Hospitals6
Colleges73
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools6
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
36kPopulation+4.7k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian8%
Black43%
Caucasian14%
Hispanic or Latino32%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
39 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van43%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation44%
Taxicab1%
Walked7%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$300kMedian Home Value-$14k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$291 (2010–19)
23%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached8%
Multiple units22%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K16%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas2%
Utility gas69%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bergen-Lafayette
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Hudson County41
Property Crime in Bergen-Lafayette
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Hudson County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (85%)(12%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton88%
Donald Trump10%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 4 | 6 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bergen-Lafayette
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding55
Tornado2
Coastal Flooding29
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bergen-Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bergen-Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ
Beregen-Lafayette Montessori School
0 miles, E
Badr School
1 miles, NW
Sacred Heart School
1 miles, SW
St Dominic Academy
1 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Bergen-Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ
New Jersey City University
1 miles, W
Saint Peter's University
1 miles, N
University of Phoenix-New Jersey
2 miles, NE
Nyack College
3 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bergen-Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City Medical Center
1 miles, E
Carepoint Health-Christ Hospital
2 miles, NE
Hoboken University Medical Center
3 miles, NE
Bayonne Medical Center
4 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Bergen-Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
5 miles, W
Laguardia Airport
11 miles, NE
John F Kennedy International Airport
16 miles, E
Westchester County Airport
31 miles, NE