Jersey City, NJ Community Information

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Jersey City, NJ Community Information

Population

237,430

Median Age

33.8

Median Household Income

$52,335

Households with Children

48.96%

Median Travel Time to Work

34 minutes

Jersey City, NJ Real Estate Market Information

Homes Owned

28.20%

Homes Rented

67.84%

Homes Vacant

3.95%

Jersey City, NJ Home Price-Rent Ratio

The price-rent ratio is a great way to compare the costs of buying and renting both within a city and is useful to compare against other cities as well. Technically it is the average cost of ownership divided by the received rent income if buying to let. The formula is House Price / (Monthly Rent x 12).

11:1

Low Home Price-Rent Ratio

High Home Price-Rent Ratio

What does it mean?

1-10

It is less expensive to own than to rent a home in this city depending factors such as length of ownership.

11-20

The total costs of ownership of a home in this city are greater than the costs of renting, but it might still make financial sense depending on the situation.

21 or greater

The total costs of owning a home in this city are greater than the costs of renting depending factors such as length of ownership.

*Note that this index is a broad measure. Contact a local agent to understand local market conditions.

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Jersey City, NJ School Information

Elementary Schools

Resurrection School | 189 Brunswick St
Ressurection School | 189 Brunswick St
Genesis Academy | 317 3rd St
Genesis Educational Center | 317 3rd St
St Joseph Elementary School | 509 Pavonia Ave
Play & Learn/Primary Preparatory Elementary School | 41 Tuers Ave

Primary Schools

Number 5 | 182 Merseles St
Kennedy Number 9 | 222 Mercer St
Schomburg Charter School | 508 Grand St
Frank R Conwell #3 | 111 Bright St
Martin L King Jr #11 | 886 Bergen Ave
Rafael De J Cordero No 37 | 158 Erie St

Middle Schools

Explore 2000 | 525 Montgomery St
Number 4 Middle School | 107 Bright St
Heights Middle School | 222 Laidlaw Ave

These are the closest schools to your requested location. Proximity does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please consult your real estate agent or school district to confirm the schools you are zoned to attend.