The Heights, Jersey City, NJ

Living in The Heights

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Bikeability 94
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Walkability 94
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Commute 10
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Public Transit 96
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 98
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Hospitals 19
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Colleges 72
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Schools 50
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Residents

87k Population +1.6k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
61% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian26%
Black5%
Caucasian28%
Hispanic or Latino38%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone13%

Economy

$83k Median Household Income +$27k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
40  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more13%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector82%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van40%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation47%
Taxicab1%
Walked7%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$420k Median Home Value +$63k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$402 (2010–19)
29% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached7%
Multiple units22%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier34%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K25%
$750K to $999K9%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas68%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in The Heights

United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Hudson County41

Property Crime in The Heights

United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Hudson County33

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (74%)(23%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton78%
Donald Trump20%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 3 7
Feb 34 3 8
Mar 41 4 4
Apr 52 4 1
May 62 4 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 76 5 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 67 4 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 36 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in The Heights

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding56
Tornado2
Coastal Flooding29
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near The Heights, Jersey City, NJ

Private Schools

Private Schools near The Heights, Jersey City, NJ

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Mustard Seed School
1 miles, E
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The Hudson School
1 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near The Heights, Jersey City, NJ

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The New School
3 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near The Heights, Jersey City, NJ

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Airports

Airports near The Heights, Jersey City, NJ

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Laguardia Airport
10 miles, E
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