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What BestPlaces Users Say about Jersey City
Located in Hudson County, New Jersey, Jersey City is a diverse and bustling city that sits just across the Hudson River from New York City. With a population of over 260,000, it is the second most populous city in the state. Jersey City offers a wide range of housing options, from high-rise apartments to historic brownstones, and has a thriving arts and cultural scene. It is also home to several major corporations, making it a popular destination for young professionals. However, like any city, Jersey City has its pros and cons. Let's take a look at what real users have to say about living in this particular place.
User reviews on BestPlaces.net paint a mixed picture of life in Jersey City. Some highlight the city's vibrant atmosphere and convenient location, while others mention issues with crime and cost of living. For instance, user "Michael" writes, "Living in Jersey City has been a great experience. The proximity to New York City has given me access to countless job opportunities and cultural experiences." Similarly, "Julie" praises the city's diversity, stating, "I love the mix of cultures and backgrounds you can find in Jersey City. It's truly a melting pot." However, others like "John" express concerns about safety, saying, "I've lived in Jersey City for a few years now and unfortunately, the crime rate is a major downside. I no longer feel safe walking around at night." Another user, "Linda," mentions the high cost of living, stating, "Be prepared to pay a premium for rent and other expenses. It's definitely not the most affordable place to live." Overall, it seems that Jersey City offers a unique blend of opportunities and challenges, making it a desirable location for some and a less desirable one for others.
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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 buildings. Its close proximity to NYC (10 minutes by PATH trains) is most of its draw. There are still many life long residents that add a touch of old time Jersey City; the incredible mix of ethnicity is more diverse than NYC with neighborhoods and restaurants as proof. It is a fast paced city with not a very high quality of life. Its my home town and to me it will always be home, but a change would be
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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 threatened here, but if you've lived in a city and have street smarts you'll be fine. The quality of life here depends on where you live, downtown is great, if you have a lot of money, plus it's very close to NYC. Otherwise, there are other neighborhoods that are worth considering, like the Heights, Greenville and Society Hill. I grew up in LaFayette, but you may want to stay away from there. The city is quickly progressing and becoming better. My only fear is that the poorer parts of the city will be left
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convenience - 7/22/2008
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
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Congestion - 3/23/2008
Jersey City is large enough to have very different areas when it comes to quality of life. There are the affluent areas and the poor areas. The cost of housing in the affluent downtown Jersey City is only slightly less expensive than Manhattan prices.
Jersey City recently repaved many of the major roads which improved the quality of driving significantly. Many roads are still in need of repair however. The seasonal temperature extremes and high traffic cause the roads to deteriorate faster than the city can repair them.
Real estate property taxes are very high and appear to be much higher than national averages.
The most influential factor may be the congestion. It affects everyday life in small and cumulative ways. People get used to the congestion as a person may get used to a daily bop in the head. It's bearable and irrational at the same
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Interesting Place to Live - 3/5/2008
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 do right in Jersey City but that is
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Definitely Not a Contender for a Best Places List - 4/29/2007
I lived in Jersey City while in college and graduate school. There are small pockets of Jersey City, down by the waterfront, that are building up into yuppie communities, but for the most part the city is dangerous and an eye soar. If you want to feel safe walking down your street at night, this is not the city for you. It's extemely congested, overpriced, and did I mention dangerous? There is a school in Jersey City that is ranked highly - but sources who teach in the district say it's only because they send the city's best and brightest there and throw all their money into it. There are also two private schools, St. Dominics and St. Peters which are rather good, but most of these students are bussed in from neighboring towns. This is not a city I would want to raise children in unless I had no other alternative.
The perks are it's proximity to New York City and Hoboken , with path trains traveling to and from. However, if you're looking for a great town with
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Things can only get better - 4/14/2007
Being born and raised in Jersey City, and now having travelled extensively throughout the U.S., I can only say that 'it can't get any worse than Jersey City'. So the good news is you have something to look forward to, that is
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Jersey City, NJ - 11/28/2006
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
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Still Expensive without ammenities - 8/15/2006
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, restaurants,
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