Living in Jersey City
Jersey City is a city in New Jersey, United States, home to 264,290 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are city lovers (top 1%, #34 of 4,114), young professionals (top 1%, #41 of 4,444), digital natives (top 2%, #48 of 4,750).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Jersey City
- The North Atlantic Ocean is 3 km away.
- It is part of Greater New York, 9 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 15 min and sets around 22:32; in late June it sets around 2:31.
How Jersey City ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 37 | #9,003 of 11,898 | #482 of 542 | Map |
| Low-income household | 27 | #7,601 of 9,771 | #321 of 426 | Map |
| Low-income family | 30 | #6,850 of 8,006 | #382 of 422 | Map |
| Single parent | 38 | #4,970 of 6,237 | #287 of 334 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 54 | #7,055 of 9,474 | #455 of 477 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 51 | #6,849 of 9,474 | #449 of 477 | Map |
| Early retiree | 58 | #5,915 of 10,762 | #416 of 449 | Map |
| Single professional | 76 | #60 of 4,537 | #1 of 276 | Map |
| Young professional | 80 | #41 of 4,444 | #1 of 273 | Map |
| DINKS | 83 | #42 of 3,053 | #2 of 176 | Map |
| Remote worker | 50 | #6,227 of 7,271 | #327 of 335 | Map |
| Commuter | 79 | #234 of 6,227 | #8 of 349 | Map |
| Car-free household | 85 | #40 of 3,933 | #1 of 248 | Map |
| Student | 83 | #35 of 2,119 | #1 of 121 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 37 | #5,385 of 8,006 | #306 of 422 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 22 | #10,644 of 12,111 | #437 of 482 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 82 | #34 of 4,114 | #1 of 255 | Map |
| Expat professional | 76 | #675 of 7,271 | #76 of 335 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 58 | #4,732 of 9,474 | #390 of 477 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 19 | #17,045 of 18,063 | #522 of 562 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 20 | #8,702 of 16,523 | #420 of 547 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 4 | #17,596 of 18,063 | #545 of 562 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #3,160 of 16,523 | #312 of 547 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 82 | #117 of 21,167 | #2 of 583 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 48 | #11,529 of 12,111 | #453 of 482 | Map |
| Coastal living | 66 | #3,116 of 6,413 | #261 of 437 | Map |
| Business owner | 74 | #1,174 of 12,111 | #114 of 482 | Map |
| Digital native | 74 | #48 of 4,750 | #1 of 282 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Hoboken (New Jersey) 4 km
- New York City 6 km
- Weehawken 7 km
- Harrison (New Jersey) 7 km
- Secaucus 7 km
- Kearny (New Jersey) 7 km
- Bayonne 7 km
- Union City (New Jersey) 7 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.