Jersey City, NJ Housing


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Jersey City, NJ is home to many different types of housing, from high-end luxury apartments to single-family homes. The median value for a house in Jersey City is $553,300, which is significantly higher than the US median house value of $338,100. In the past year, houses in Jersey City have appreciated by 8.22%, just below the national average of 8.27%. This shows that there is strong demand for housing in Jersey City and that it can be a great investment opportunity for those looking to buy or sell. With its proximity to New York and other desirable amenities, Jersey City has become increasingly popular with homebuyers and investors alike.

The median home cost in Jersey City is $553,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 62.6%. Home Appreciation in Jersey City is up 10.8%.

Average Age of Homes
- The median age of Jersey City real estate is 62 years old
The Rental Market in Jersey City
- Renters make up 61.5% of the Jersey City population
- 3.5% of houses and apartments in Jersey City, are available to rent

DID YOU KNOW
Buying a home is the biggest single purchase most people make during their lives. The second largest is most often an automobile.

Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

   Housing by Year Built

  HousingJersey City, New JerseyUnited States
  127,003.0139,647,020.0
  5642
  $553,300$338,100
  10.8%16.6%
  36.0%57.0%
  62.6%101.1%
  $17.50$10.98
  $7,651$2,690
  26.9%57.4%
  8.9%11.2%
  64.1%31.4%
  Vacant Housing
  3.5%1.9%
  0.6%0.4%
  0.4%0.7%
  0.6%0.4%
  0.8%3.6%
  3.0%4.1%
  Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
  1.5%2.6%
  0.6%2.4%
  0.6%2.8%
  0.8%3.9%
  0.4%4.5%
  1.4%11.3%
  3.0%13.0%
  15.4%20.1%
  21.1%13.6%
  14.4%8.3%
  23.8%9.7%
  9.3%3.9%
  4.6%2.2%
  1.7%0.8%
  1.6%1.1%
  Housing Units by Year Structure Built
  0.1%0.2%
  13.0%13.6%
  13.0%13.6%
  8.2%13.6%
  6.9%13.2%
  7.2%14.8%
  8.2%13.6%
  8.9%10.0%
  5.7%4.7%
  31.2%12.2%
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Over 11 years ago

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Over 15 years ago

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  More

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Over 16 years ago

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  More

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