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Jersey City
  • City in New Jersey

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C minus
  3. Housing
    grade D+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade A+
  7. Jobs
    grade C+
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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Jersey City is a city in New Jersey with a population of 287,899. 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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About Jersey City...
Population
287,899

Home Listings

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$500,100
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$1,799
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    71%
  • Own
    29%
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Jersey City Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    169.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    4.3
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    14.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    32.2
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    22.1
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,131
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    231.3
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade 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
    23%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    21%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    national  11%

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