The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ

Living in The Waterfront

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Bikeability 99
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Walkability 99
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Commute 11
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Public Transit 100
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 61
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Airports 98
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Hospitals 16
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Colleges 71
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Schools 63
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Residents

33k Population +11k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
49% Family Households +6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years46%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years7%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian46%
Black4%
Caucasian37%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household49%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone20%

Economy

$168k Median Household Income +$43k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
40  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K4%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K or more37%

Employers

Government2%
Private sector89%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van16%
Public transportation69%
Taxicab<1%
Walked9%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$645k Median Home Value +$210k (2010–19)
59% Built 2000 or Later
$2.8k Median Monthly Rent +$909 (2010–19)
16% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached1%
Multiple units<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later12%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200939%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K40%
$750K to $999K21%
$1M to $1.49M18%
$1.5M to $1.99M5%
$2M or more4%

House Heating Type

Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas32%

Crime

Violent Crime in The Waterfront

United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Hudson County41

Property Crime in The Waterfront

United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Hudson County33

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (68%)(29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump24%

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 Waterfront

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding63
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding29
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ

Private Schools

Private Schools near The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ

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Colleges

Colleges near The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ

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Nyack College
2 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ

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Airports

Airports near The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ

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Laguardia Airport
9 miles, NE
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