Downtown, Jersey City, NJ
Living in Downtown
Bikeability98
Walkability99
Commute12
Public Transit98
Affordability96
Public Safety60
Airports98
Hospitals16
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
67kPopulation+11k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
50%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years41%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years10%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian31%
Black8%
Caucasian38%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone18%
Economy
$133kMedian Household Income+$44k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
40 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K7%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more30%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector84%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van23%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation61%
Taxicab<1%
Walked9%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$634kMedian Home Value+$177k (2010–19)
40%Built 2000 or Later
$2.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$713 (2010–19)
24%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached2%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later9%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K32%
$750K to $999K21%
$1M to $1.49M15%
$1.5M to $1.99M5%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas52%
Crime
Violent Crime in Downtown
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Hudson County41
Property Crime in Downtown
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Hudson County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (69%)(28%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton74%
Donald Trump22%
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 Downtown
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding57
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding29
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Downtown, Jersey City, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Downtown, Jersey City, NJ
Genesis Educational Center
0 miles, N
Montessori School of Jersey City
0 miles, E
First Christian Pentecostal
0 miles, S
Hamilton Park Montessori School
0 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Downtown, Jersey City, NJ
University of Phoenix-New Jersey
1 miles, E
Saint Peter's University
1 miles, W
Stevens Institute of Technology
2 miles, NE
Metropolitan College of New York
2 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Downtown, Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City Medical Center
0 miles, S
Carepoint Health-Christ Hospital
1 miles, N
Hoboken University Medical Center
2 miles, NE
Ny Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
3 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Downtown, Jersey City, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
7 miles, W
Laguardia Airport
10 miles, E
John F Kennedy International Airport
15 miles, E
Westchester County Airport
30 miles, NE