A DRIVE AROUND TOWN
Drive through downtown Jersey City
A recorded drive through downtown Jersey City, including the waterfront and neighborhood streets. This is not a live camera.
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Relocation guide
Moving to Jersey City
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
289,691
Median age 34.7
Median household income
$94,813
Median rent
$1,902/mo
Median home value
$534,500
Schools
71
13 districts
Summer high / winter low
85° / 28°
Pros
- Household incomes run 21% above the US median ($94,813).
- Mild weather in May, June, September, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 57 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- 32 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Homes cost 76% more than the US median ($534,500).
- Property taxes are high: about 1.54% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in Jersey City?
Jersey City spans 7 zip codes. Median home values range from $418,200 to $880,300 by zip.
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Life in Jersey City
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Is Jersey City a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 21% above the US median ($94,813). Mild weather in May, June, September, with highs between 65°F and 85°F. On the other hand: Homes cost 76% more than the US median ($534,500). Property taxes are high: about 1.54% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
How much do I need to earn to live in Jersey City?
The median household earns $94,813. Rent at the median ($1,902/month) is about 24% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $76,080 a year.
How many schools are in Jersey City?
71 public and private schools across 13 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Jersey City?
Highs average 85°F in July and lows 28°F in January. The most comfortable months are May, June, September.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.