Jersey City, NJ
Living in Jersey City
Bikeability94
Walkability94
Commute10
Public Transit96
Affordability35
Public Safety59
Airports98
Hospitals7
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
262kPopulation+19k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
48%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
61%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian25%
Black21%
Caucasian22%
Hispanic or Latino29%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate23%
Some College17%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree20%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$71kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty
40 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector80%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van38%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation49%
Taxicab1%
Walked7%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$374kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$316 (2010–19)
26%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached7%
Multiple units22%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K18%
$750K to $999K7%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas66%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jersey City
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Hudson County41
Property Crime in Jersey City
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Hudson County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (78%)(20%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton81%
Donald Trump16%
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 Jersey City
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding57
Tornado2
Coastal Flooding30
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jersey City, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jersey City, NJ
Beregen-Lafayette Montessori School
0 miles, E
Badr School
1 miles, NW
First Christian Pentecostal
1 miles, NE
Sacred Heart School
1 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Jersey City, NJ
Saint Peter's University
1 miles, N
New Jersey City University
1 miles, W
University of Phoenix-New Jersey
2 miles, NE
Nyack College
3 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City Medical Center
1 miles, NE
Carepoint Health-Christ Hospital
2 miles, NE
Hoboken University Medical Center
3 miles, NE
Bayonne Medical Center
4 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Jersey City, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
6 miles, W
Laguardia Airport
11 miles, NE
John F Kennedy International Airport
16 miles, E
Westchester County Airport
31 miles, NE