Jersey City, New Jersey 

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Population

287,146

+9.3% since 2020

Unemployment Rate

8.3%

Median Income

$58,907

Median Home Price

$553,300

Median Age

33.9

Comfort Index (Climate)

8.6 / 5.6

summer / winter


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Best Places to Live in Jersey City, New Jersey

Jersey City, New Jersey is an up-and-coming city that is full of life and energy. Take a stroll down the iconic Boardwalk or head to Liberty State Park for some stunning views of Manhattan. The downtown area has many great restaurants, art galleries, and nightlife spots such as White Eagle Hall. There are also plenty of shopping opportunities from the shops on Grove Street to the shops at Newport Centre. Not to be outdone by its surroundings, Jersey City is home to several top-notch schools and universities as well as a unique arts community making it an ideal place to live! National center - Southeast corner of New York State, at mouth of Hudson River.
State: New Jersey
County: Hudson County
Metro Area: New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
City: Jersey City
Zip Codes: 07305 07306 07307 07304 07302 07310 07311
Cost of Living: 44.4% higher
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 87 ft above sea level

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Jersey City, Nj Housing Market
Least Expensive HomesHomes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive HomesHomes less than 10 yrs old
All Single Family Homes
Pros
Arts and culture
Economic center
Education
Cons
Cost of living and housing
Crowded lifestyle
Weak future job growth

What Bert Has To Say About New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area

New York is the largest metro area in the United States. It includes the island of Manhattan, an eight-county area immediately north, western Long Island, and Staten Island. It is the fourth largest in the world behind Tokyo, Mexico City, and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Regardless of how the area is defined, New York is among the richest and most complex places to live in America.


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Jersey City is 8.3% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Jersey City jobs have decreased by 0.5%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Jersey City's cost of living is 44.4% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Jersey City's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Jersey City, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Hudson county remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 72.4% to 26.2%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Jersey City's population is 287,146 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 9.3%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 36.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Jersey City is Real Estate: $553,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 8.2%.

SCHOOLS
Jersey City public schools spend $25,285 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 11.5 students per teacher in Jersey City. More Education



Best Places to Live in Jersey City Rankings


Housing Market in Jersey City

It's a good time to buy in Jersey City. Home Appreciation is up 8.2% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Jersey City is $553,300.
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My home town, Jersey City - 6/23/2009
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

It's not that bad - 9/22/2008
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


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ZIP CODES IN JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY
07305 07306 07307 07304 07302 07310 07311

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