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NJ area data

Jersey city, NJ

Aggregated across 7 ZIP codes in Jersey city.

Population: 294,078 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Jersey city, NJ is $720,967 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $784,583 after a median 56 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,274/month. 52 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 12.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$720,967

Median home value

+1.4%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$720,967
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+11.1%
5-year appreciation
+15.1%
10-year appreciation
+69.1%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$729,932
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
$784,583
Median list price
$881,499
Median price per sqft
$523
1-year sale-price change
-1.1%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
56
For-sale inventory
748
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
91
1-year forecast
+1.3%
New listings (monthly)
216

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,274/mo
1-year rent change
+2.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,797/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,854/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,210/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,913/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,596/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.0 (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
52
Elementary schools
34
Middle schools
5
High schools
11
Charter schools
10
School districts serving the area
BelovED Community Charter, Hudson County Schools of Technology School District, Jersey City Public Schools
Schools include
BelovED Community Charter School, Explore Middle School, Academy of Technology Design, Middle School # 4, James J Ferris High 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 (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
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
8
Nearest Superfund site
PJP Landfill (0.6 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
56.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
47.5°F
Annual precipitation
58.5 in
Annual snowfall
8.8 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
224
Days with Moderate air quality
136
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
196

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
212
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
632,747
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
480,323

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
157
Nearest national park
Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument (1 mi)
National parks include
Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument, Statue Of Liberty National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
78
Nearest airport
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
59
Hospitals include
JERSEY CITY MEDICAL CENTER, HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
207
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
1,979
Housing built before 1970
39.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.8%
Median annual property tax
$8,582
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
83.3%

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

Jersey cityState medianUS median
Median home value$720,967$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$784,583$555,000$325,000
Median days on market56 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$3,274/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$8,582$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 Jersey city, NJ?
$720,967.
What is the median sale price in Jersey city, NJ?
$784,583.
How long do homes take to sell in Jersey city, NJ?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in Jersey city, NJ?
Typical rent: $3,274/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Jersey city, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is Jersey city, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Jersey city, NJ?
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 Jersey city, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jersey city, NJ?
8 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: PJP Landfill, 0.6 mi.
How many schools serve Jersey city, NJ?
52 schools (34 elementary, 5 middle, 11 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Jersey city, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 15.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Jersey city, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Jersey city, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.0 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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