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Bayonne
  • Suburb in New Jersey

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade A+
  7. Jobs
    grade C+
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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Bayonne is a suburb of New York City with a population of 70,553. Bayonne is in Hudson County. Living in Bayonne offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Bayonne there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Bayonne and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Bayonne are above average.

About

About Bayonne...
Population
70,553

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$359,800
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,394
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    61%
  • Own
    39%
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Bayonne Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    121.5
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    1.5
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    7.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    50.8
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    129.2
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    790.6
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    75.4
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    14%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    11%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    21%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    national  11%

Working in Bayonne

Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$72,839
National
$69,021

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