Jersey City, New Jersey

Population 254,444

Jersey City is located in Hudson County, NJ. The population is 254,444, making Jersey City the largest city in Hudson County and the 2nd largest city in the state of New Jersey.

There are 55 public schools in Jersey City with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Jersey City is moderate , and there are 213 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Jersey City is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Jersey City property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Jersey City include Hoboken, Bayonne and Kearny.

Jersey City Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 12.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 40.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 46.5%

Crime Rate

2.44% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 251
  • Violent Crimes: 523
  • Robbery: 162
  • Burglary: 334
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

27.92% Lower than national avg.
  • 213 offenders in Jersey City
  • 8.37 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

1,346 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 31
  • Registered Polluters: 20
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 1,294

Unemployment

Moderate 3.9%
  • New Jersey unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Crime view details

213 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Jersey City, NJ

Property Reports view all

2,180 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Jersey City, NJ issued 2,180 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 2,180 permits, 197 were issued for single family homes and 1,983 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Jersey City, NJ issued 1,687 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 1,687 permits, 60 were issued for single family homes and 1,627 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,804
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,922
  • 2 Bedrooms: $2,220
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,755
  • 4 Bedrooms: $3,023

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Environmental Hazards

1346 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Jersey City, NJ has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Jersey City, NJ is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.03 Average
    Jersey City, NJ is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.98°
  • February 36.13°
  • March 44.77°
  • April 55.17°
  • May 64.36°
  • June 73.34°
  • July 79.95°
  • August 76.72°
  • September 69.82°
  • October 57.43°
  • November 47.12°
  • December 37.47°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Jersey City, NJ

Earthquakes
Jersey City, NJ has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Jersey City, NJ has a moderate risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Jersey City, NJ has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Jersey City, NJ has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Jersey City, NJ: $63,227

Unemployment

Unemployment in Jersey City is 3.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 33.00%
White Collar - 67.00%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Christopher Christie
  • Sen. Cory A. Booker
  • Sen. Robert Menendez

City Representatives

  • Albio Sires
  • Donald Payne Jr.

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

9 FCC Towers view all