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Bayonne, NJ — ZIP 07002

Population: 71,553 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 07002 (Bayonne, NJ) is $600,003 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $499,000 after a median 7 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,385/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, coldwave, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$600,003

Median home value

+1.5%

1-year change

7

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$600,003
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+14.1%
5-year appreciation
+28.0%
10-year appreciation
+101.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$600,003
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$499,000
Median list price
$464,500
Median price per sqft
$342
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
75
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
29

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,385/mo
1-year rent change
+3.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,120/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,160/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,430/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,960/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,480/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Schools include
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8, Nicholas Oresko Community School, Bayonne High School, Walter F. Robinson Community School, John M. Bailey Community School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Pierson's Creek (4.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.5 in
Annual snowfall
7.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
218
Days with Moderate air quality
142
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
203

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
275
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
414,970
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
371,791

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
24
Nearest national park
National Parks of New York Harbor (3 mi)
National parks include
National Parks of New York Harbor, Statue Of Liberty National Monument, Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CAREPOINT HEALTH - BAYONNE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,246 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,954
Housing built before 1970
68.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.4%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
74.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
234,547
Average weekly wage
$1,816
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
711

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 07002State medianUS median
Median home value$600,003$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$499,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market7 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,385/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 07002?
$600,003.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 07002?
$499,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 07002?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 07002?
Typical rent: $2,385/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 07002?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is ZIP 07002 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 07002?
Risk to homes is higher than 16% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 07002?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 07002?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Pierson's Creek, 4.2 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 07002?
13 schools (11 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 07002 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 07002?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 07002?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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