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Hudson County

#12 in Best Counties to Live in New Jersey
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • County in New Jersey
  • 7 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      D-
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      B-
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      D-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Hudson County is located in New Jersey with a population of 679,756. In Hudson County, most residents rent their homes. In Hudson County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Hudson County and residents tend to be liberal.
    Population
    679,756

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $349,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,286
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      69%
    • Own
      31%
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    Hudson County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      169
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      24.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      120.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      261
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,174.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      139.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      21%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      18%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      16%
      13%

    Working in Hudson County

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $62,681
    National
    $55,322
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      Hudson County Reviews

      7 reviews
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      County has a lot of diversity, you will find people from all sorts of backgrounds. Along with huge diversity, you will find an infinite amount of restaurants, recreational activities and so much more. Additionally you are only 10-15 min away from the city and you have a different public transportation to chose from.
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      I have lived in Hudson County all my life. Though there are times where things are confusing or strange, it is a nice general area. It is too expensive but we manage to get by.
      Diverse county with a lo of things to do, attractions to visit, and great restaurants to eat at and a lot of job opportunities near the city. Nightlife is great a lot of bars and clubs to go to. Affordable and close to NYC.