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Jersey City

Waterfront

A-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    C
  2. Crime & Safety
    NG
  3. Housing
    C-
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    B
  6. Diversity
    A+
  7. Jobs
    C+
  8. Weather
    B-
  9. Cost of Living
    C
  10. Health & Fitness
    NG
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A+
  12. Commute
    NG
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Waterfront is a neighborhood in Jersey City, New Jersey. Waterfront is in Hudson County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Waterfront offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Waterfront there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Residents of Waterfront tend to be liberal.
About Waterfront...
Population
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$479,071
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,686
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    79%
  • Own
    21%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
NG
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    —
    283
  • Murder
    —
    6
  • Rape
    —
    41
  • Robbery
    —
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    —
    500
  • Theft
    —
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    —
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$110,598
National
$55,322
Children
—
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    —
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    —
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    —
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    —
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    —
    13%
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
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