Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ

Living in Journal Square

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Bikeability 97
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Walkability 97
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Commute 7
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Public Transit 97
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 98
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Hospitals 15
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Colleges 73
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Schools 53
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Residents

45k Population +1.3k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age
- College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
58% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian38%
Black9%
Caucasian23%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$62k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
42  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector81%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van31%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation55%
Taxicab1%
Walked8%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$357k Median Home Value +$38k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$326 (2010–19)
18% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached6%
Multiple units15%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier46%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K19%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas3%
Utility gas72%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Journal Square

United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Hudson County41

Property Crime in Journal Square

United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Hudson County33

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (75%)(22%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton79%
Donald Trump19%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 4 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 Journal Square

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

Public Schools

Public Schools near Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ

Private Schools

Private Schools near Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ

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St Dominic Academy
1 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ

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Airports

Airports near Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ

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Laguardia Airport
10 miles, E
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