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Jersey City
  • City in New Jersey
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Jersey City

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    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      D+
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Jersey City is a city in New Jersey with a population of 287,146. Jersey City is in Hudson County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Jersey City offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Jersey City there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Jersey City and residents tend to be liberal.
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    Population
    287,146
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $437,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,611
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      70%
    • Own
      30%
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    Jersey City Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      285.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      22.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      129.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      189.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,141
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      165.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      23%
    • 35-44 years
      17%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      22%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      17%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Jersey City

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $81,390
    National
    $69,021
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