At a Glance
Median Income
$94,813
$57,746 per capita
Home Value
$534,500
Zillow: $657,765
Median Rent
$1,902/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
53.1%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
10.3% smoking rate
How Jersey City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jersey City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jersey City a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jersey City residents earn a median household income of $94,813 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,746. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% 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 Jersey City is $534,500 , 90% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $657,765. Median rent is $1,902/month, with 27.0% 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 1968.
Education
53.1% of adults in Jersey City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% above the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jersey City has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population289,691
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density19,640/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born41.2%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$94,813
Per Capita$57,746
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$65,736M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,825
Housing
B
Home Value$534,500
Rent$1,902
Ownership28.8%
Zillow$657,765
Housing Units129,084
Rent Burden27.0%
Health
Obesity26.6%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation30 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.1%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+23.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute37 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations65
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Jersey City was founded in 1609.
The median home in Jersey City was built in 1968.
37.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
21.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
41.2% 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.