Jersey City, New Jersey
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City Overview
As of 2009, Jersey City's population is 242,389 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 0.72 percent.
The median home cost in Jersey City is $303,780. Home appreciation the last year has been -9.50 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Jersey City's cost of living is 29.12% Higher than the U.S. average.
Jersey City public schools spend $11,089 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 46 students per teacher in Jersey City.
The unemployment rate in Jersey City is 9.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Jersey City jobs have Decreased by 1.90 percent.
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People
The 2009 Jersey City, NJ, population is 242,389. There are 16,219 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Jersey City, NJ
The median age is 34.7. The US median is 37.6. 45.81% of people in Jersey City, NJ, are married. 7.11% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.73 people. 17.62% of people are married, with children. 13.37% have children, but are single.
Race in Jersey City, NJ
32.32% of people are white, 27.63% are black, 17.03% are asian, 0.50% are native american, and 22.40% claim 'Other'.
29.25% of the people in Jersey City, NJ, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 70.75% are non-hispanic).
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Interesting Place to Live: I love Jersey City! It is so close to Manhattan so you have all that NYC has to offer, right at your doorstep. Jersey City is also very diverse. There is not a ton to... (read more)climate not too bad: humid, warm summers. lots of rain, but this is a coastal area. watch out for the nor'easters which can drop a LOT of snow on you. Does get cold here but not near as... (read more)convenience: for getting to and from NYC and to the suburbs, Jersey City
is great. 6 minutes into Manhattan (without traffic), and about 5 minutes from highways.... (read more)Have an opinion about Jersey City? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jersey City Click Here
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Health
There are 179 physicians per 100,000 population in Jersey City, NJ. The US average is 170.
Jersey City, NJ Health Index
Air quality in Jersey City, NJ is 26 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Jersey City, NJ is 27 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 10 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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My home town, Jersey City: Jersey City has improved over the past 10-15 years, especially Downtown Jersey City. It has the charm of brownstone homes and the appeal of new high rise condo... (read more)re: Definitely Not a Contender for a Best Places L: The high ranked school you mention is called McNair Academic High School, I was a student there. And the city is not as dangerous as you seem to think it is, I've lived... (read more)It's not that bad: I'm fairly young but I grew up in this city, and it's not that bad. Some people say it's dangerous and I beg to differ. If you come from the suburbs perhaps you may feel... (read more)Have an opinion about Jersey City? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jersey City Click Here
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Jersey City, NJ, is 9.50%, with job growth of -1.90%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 26.80%.
Jersey City, NJ Taxes
Jersey City, NJ,sales tax rate is 6.00%. Income tax is 2.45%.
Jersey City, NJ Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $23,115, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $44,629.
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convenience: for getting to and from NYC and to the suburbs, Jersey City
is great. 6 minutes into Manhattan (without traffic), and about 5 minutes from highways.... (read more)Jersey City, NJ: While trains and ferries from Jersey City to Manhattan run frequently during the week, many lines shut down on the weekends and others run less... (read more)great place: Jersey City is a little rough around the edges, with the crime and crowdedness associated with a big city, but it is closer to Manhattan than some parts of Manhattan. ... (read more)Have an opinion about Jersey City? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jersey City Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 9.50% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -1.90% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 26.80% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 2.45% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $23,115 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $44,629 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 18.92% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 10.76% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 11.11% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 14.70% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 17.61% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 10.49% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 10.17% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 4.45% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.30% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.48% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 13.03% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 20.22% | 20.24% |
| Service | 15.78% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 30.42% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.08% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 5.11% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 15.36% | 14.44% |
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Housing
The median home value in Jersey City, NJ, is $303,780. Home appreciation is -9.50% over the last year. The median age of Jersey City, NJ, real estate is 55 years.
Jersey City, NJ Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 68.17% of the Jersey City, NJ, population. 5.40% of houses and apartments in Jersey City, NJ, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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Still Expensive without ammenities: Jersey City is an easy commute to Manhattan, and is slightly less expensive, but the infrastructure is not yet in place - where are the groceries, drugstores,... (read more)going through the roof: incredibly escalating property prices due to New Yorkers deciding this is the '6 borough'. property taxes are a nightmare and what are they spending all that tax money... (read more)crime? yep, lots of that!: lots of gang activity in certain... (read more)Have an opinion about Jersey City? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jersey City Click Here
| Median Home Age | 55 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $303,780 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -9.50% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 26.39% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 5.40% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 68.17% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $30.03 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.37% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.75% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 1.23% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 1.45% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 2.94% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.43% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 20.42% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 39.06% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 11.61% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 3.81% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 2.82% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.48% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 6.32% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 3.19% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 3.00% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 6.13% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 8.18% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 10.99% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 12.41% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 11.77% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 38.00% | 13.55% |
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Crime
Jersey City, NJ, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 7. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Jersey City, NJ, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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crime? yep, lots of that!: lots of gang activity in certain... (read more)Interesting Place to Live: I love Jersey City! It is so close to Manhattan so you have all that NYC has to offer, right at your doorstep. Jersey City is also very diverse. There is not a ton to... (read more)climate not too bad: humid, warm summers. lots of rain, but this is a coastal area. watch out for the nor'easters which can drop a LOT of snow on you. Does get cold here but not near as... (read more)Have an opinion about Jersey City? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jersey City Click Here
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Climate
Jersey City, NJ, gets 43 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 7 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 106.
On average, there are 217 sunny days per year in Jersey City, NJ. The July high is around 82 degrees. The January low is 24. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 45 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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climate not too bad: humid, warm summers. lots of rain, but this is a coastal area. watch out for the nor'easters which can drop a LOT of snow on you. Does get cold here but not near as... (read more)convenience: for getting to and from NYC and to the suburbs, Jersey City
is great. 6 minutes into Manhattan (without traffic), and about 5 minutes from highways.... (read more)Jersey City, NJ: While trains and ferries from Jersey City to Manhattan run frequently during the week, many lines shut down on the weekends and others run less... (read more)Have an opinion about Jersey City? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jersey City Click Here
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Education
Jersey City, NJ, schools spend $11,089 per student. There are 46 pupils per teacher, 0 students per librarian, and 0 children per counselor in Jersey City, NJ schools.
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schools: they do have some very well rated schools here BUT my kid will never, ever, ever go to a public school here. lots of private schools that everyone tries to get their... (read more)My home town, Jersey City: Jersey City has improved over the past 10-15 years, especially Downtown Jersey City. It has the charm of brownstone homes and the appeal of new high rise condo... (read more)re: Definitely Not a Contender for a Best Places L: The high ranked school you mention is called McNair Academic High School, I was a student there. And the city is not as dangerous as you seem to think it is, I've lived... (read more)Have an opinion about Jersey City? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jersey City Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Jersey City, NJ, takes 37 minutes. 36% of commuters drive their own car alone. 13% carpool with others. 40% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
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convenience: for getting to and from NYC and to the suburbs, Jersey City
is great. 6 minutes into Manhattan (without traffic), and about 5 minutes from highways.... (read more)Jersey City, NJ: While trains and ferries from Jersey City to Manhattan run frequently during the week, many lines shut down on the weekends and others run less... (read more)great place: Jersey City is a little rough around the edges, with the crime and crowdedness associated with a big city, but it is closer to Manhattan than some parts of Manhattan. ... (read more)Have an opinion about Jersey City? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jersey City Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Jersey City, NJ is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Jersey City, NJ is more expensive.
Overall, Jersey City, NJ cost of living is 129.12.
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Still Expensive without ammenities: Jersey City is an easy commute to Manhattan, and is slightly less expensive, but the infrastructure is not yet in place - where are the groceries, drugstores,... (read more)going through the roof: incredibly escalating property prices due to New Yorkers deciding this is the '6 borough'. property taxes are a nightmare and what are they spending all that tax money... (read more)crime? yep, lots of that!: lots of gang activity in certain... (read more)Have an opinion about Jersey City? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jersey City Click Here
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62.08% of the people in Jersey City, NJ are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 52.22% are Catholic; 3.48% are Protestant; 0.49% are LDS; 1.24% are another Christian faith; 2.05% in Jersey City, NJ are Jewish; 0.01% are an eastern faith; 2.58% affilitates with Islam.
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My home town, Jersey City: Jersey City has improved over the past 10-15 years, especially Downtown Jersey City. It has the charm of brownstone homes and the appeal of new high rise condo... (read more)re: Definitely Not a Contender for a Best Places L: The high ranked school you mention is called McNair Academic High School, I was a student there. And the city is not as dangerous as you seem to think it is, I've lived... (read more)It's not that bad: I'm fairly young but I grew up in this city, and it's not that bad. Some people say it's dangerous and I beg to differ. If you come from the suburbs perhaps you may feel... (read more)Have an opinion about Jersey City? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jersey City Click Here
| Percent Religious | 62.08% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 52.22% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 3.48% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.49% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 1.12% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.33% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.77% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.71% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 0.38% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.16% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 1.24% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 2.05% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.01% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 2.58% | 0.54% |
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67.27% of the people in Jersey City, NJ are registered as Democrats. 32.01% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.71%.
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crime? yep, lots of that!: lots of gang activity in certain... (read more)Interesting Place to Live: I love Jersey City! It is so close to Manhattan so you have all that NYC has to offer, right at your doorstep. Jersey City is also very diverse. There is not a ton to... (read more)Still Expensive without ammenities: Jersey City is an easy commute to Manhattan, and is slightly less expensive, but the infrastructure is not yet in place - where are the groceries, drugstores,... (read more)Have an opinion about Jersey City? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jersey City Click Here
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