City Intelligence
Jersey City, NJ
What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Jersey City. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.
Livability Score
Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.
Population
158,821
Median Home
$603K
Median Income
$102K
Zip Codes Covered
3
With a population of 158,821, Jersey City is a large NJ city. Median household income is $102K with homes valued around $603K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).
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Market Snapshot
Key housing and market metrics for Jersey City, NJ. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.
Median Home Value
$603K
Vacancy Rate
7.0%
Owner-Occupied
26%
ZIP Code Breakdown
Area stats for ZIP codes in Jersey City, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.
07306
Area StatsPop: 54,779
Home Value: $478K
07302
Area StatsPop: 53,237
Home Value: $863K
07304
Area StatsPop: 50,805
Home Value: $466K
Jersey City Area Map
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Schools Near Jersey City
Schools in and around Jersey City, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.
Middle Schools (18)
BelovED Community Charter School
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School
Elysian Charter School of Hoboken
Empowerment Academy Charter School
Henry E. Harris Community School
Hoboken Charter School
Hoboken Dual Language Charter School
Horace Mann Community School
Jersey City Community Charter School
Jersey City Global Charter School
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
John M. Bailey Community School
Learning Community Charter School
Nicholas Oresko Community School
Soaring Heights Charter School
The Ethical Community Charter School
Walter F. Robinson Community School
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8
High Schools (2)
Bayonne High School
University Academy Charter High School
Private Schools (20)
ACADEMY OF ST JOSEPH
BROOKLYN FRIENDS SCHOOL
CORLEARS SCHOOL
HOBOKEN CATHOLIC ACADEMY
HUDSON CATHOLIC REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
MUSTARD SEED SCHOOL
NOTRE DAME SCHOOL
OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA
QUEEN OF PEACE GRAMMAR SCHOOL
SACRED HEART SCHOOL
ST ALOYSIUS ELEMENTARY ACADEMY
ST DOMINIC ACADEMY
ST FRANCIS ACADEMY
ST GEORGE ACADEMY
ST JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ST LUKES SCHOOL
ST NICHOLAS SCHOOL
ST PETERS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
VILLAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL
Livability Grades
How Jersey City stacks up across six key categories.
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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 3 most populated zip codes for Jersey City and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.