At a Glance
Median Income
$81,285
$41,472 per capita
Home Value
$446,100
Zillow: $577,301
Median Rent
$1,593/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
223/100K
1,083/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.7%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Bayonne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bayonne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bayonne a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bayonne residents earn a median household income of $81,285 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,472. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,208 business establishments, including 1,717 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bayonne is $446,100 , 58% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $577,301. Median rent is $1,593/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Bayonne reports 223 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,083/100K. The murder rate is 3.1/100K.
Education
39.7% of adults in Bayonne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bayonne has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population70,468
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density12,108/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,285
Per Capita$41,472
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$65,736M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,825
Housing
B+
Home Value$446,100
Rent$1,593
Ownership37.4%
Zillow$577,301
Housing Units29,180
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent223/100K
Property1,083/100K
Murder3.1/100K
Assault123/100K
Burglary185/100K
Health
Obesity28.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.7%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute34 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Bayonne was founded in 1861.
The median home in Bayonne was built in 1954.
20.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,717 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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