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Jersey City, New Jersey by the numbers
The violent-crime rate in Jersey City was 4.9 per 1,000 residents in 2025, about 2.5 times the statewide rate (1.9). The median household income is $97,710 and the median home value is $566,900. About 294,078 people live in Jersey City.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Jersey City?
Jersey City's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 4.9 per 1,000 residents, based on 1,484 offenses reported to the FBI. For comparison, that is about 2.5 times the New Jersey rate (1.9) and 48% higher than the national rate (3.3). 12 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 5,575 (18.3 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2021, when 1,026 were reported, the count is up 45%.
| Offense (2025) | Jersey City count | Per 1,000 | New Jersey per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,484 | 4.9 | 1.9 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 12 | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 85 | 0.28 | 0.16 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 395 | 1.3 | 0.37 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 992 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 5,575 | 18.3 | 12.5 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 466 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 4,223 | 13.8 | 9.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 886 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Jersey City changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,026 | 3,508 | 23 |
| 2022 | 1,251 | 5,160 | 12 |
| 2023 | 1,419 | 5,522 | 11 |
| 2024 | 1,677 | 6,059 | 7 |
| 2025 | 1,484 | 5,575 | 12 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Jersey City Police Department's own reports.
How does Jersey City compare with New Jersey?
Jersey City's median household earns $97,710 a year, close to the state figure ($103,556). The median owner-occupied home is worth $566,900 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $2,007 a month. About 294,078 people live on 15 square miles of land, roughly 19,940 per square mile. The city lies in Hudson County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Jersey City | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 294,078 | 9,343,809 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $97,710 | $103,556 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $566,900 | $454,400 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,007 | $1,720 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.5% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 15.6% | 9.7% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 54.8% | 43.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 27.9% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 34.7 | 40.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Jersey City?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Jersey City: Pjp Landfill. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
Hudson County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are coastal flooding (Very High), tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Jersey City?
Jersey City city limits had 3 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Roads listed: NJ 139 Upper (Baldwin Av. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Jersey City?
Inside the city limits there are 53 public schools (2024-25) and 20 private schools (2023-24). 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial, Gateway National Recreation Area and General Grant National Memorial. 10 state parks or recreation areas: Clay Pit Ponds State Park, Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, FDR Four Freedoms State Park, Gantry Plaza State Park and Hudson River Park and 5 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Jersey City
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the Jersey City city limits, plus 3 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Casos Gun-A-Rama INC (Jersey City).
Liquor stores
58 liquor stores are on the map inside the Jersey City city limits: 440 Liquors, 555 Discount Liquor (Jersey City), A&A Liquors, Ace's Liquors (Jersey City), Aivan, Baldwin Liquors & Wines, Bauer's Discount Liquor (Jersey City), Belmont Liquor (Jersey City) and 50 more. New Jersey has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Jersey City city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Jersey City?
In 2025, Jersey City had 4.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,484 reported), about 2.5 times the New Jersey rate (1.9). The property-crime rate was 18.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Jersey City?
$97,710 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $103,556 for New Jersey.
How much do homes cost in Jersey City?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $566,900 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $454,400 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Jersey City?
Hudson County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are coastal flooding (Very High), tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Hoboken, NJ (3 mi) · Bayonne, NJ (4 mi) · Union City, NJ (4 mi) · Newark, NJ (6 mi) · West New York, NJ (6 mi) · New York, NY (7 mi)
More: New Jersey statewide numbers · county page: Hudson County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Jersey City city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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