Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (23) A+
Gia Gelato & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Gussy's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Dames Coffee
Coffee Shop
Into the Void
Coffee Shop
Hidden Grounds
Coffee Shop
Choc-O-Pain
Coffee Shop
Wonder Bagels
Coffee Shop
Subia‘s
Coffee Shop
Basic Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Lackawanna Coffee
Coffee Shop
Hidden Grounds Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Prato Bakery
Coffee Shop
Lackawanna Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cafe Dolma
Coffee Shop
Short Grain
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Brewshot
Coffee Shop
Dream Vista Cafe/Shop
Coffee Shop
SEP Cafe
Coffee Shop
Legal Grounds
Coffee Shop
B18 Coffee Kitchen
Coffee Shop
Cafe Peanut
Coffee Shop
PrkUp Coffee
Coffee Shop
Urby
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) A+
White Eagle Hall
Nightclub
AMC Newport 11
Cinema
Museum of Russian Art
Museum
Loew's Jersey Theatre
Cinema
IMAX Dome Theater
Cinema
Colgate Clock
Attraction
Joseph D. Williams Science Theater
Cinema
Liberty Science Center
Museum
Birch Hoboken
Nightclub
Hoboken Fire Department Museum
Museum
Frank Sinatra's Birthplace
Attraction
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Monroe Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Sherman Zwicker
Attraction
Ellis Island Immigration Museum
Museum
Liberty State Park Interpretive Center
Museum
Liberty State Park Interpretive Center
Museum
USCGC LILAC
Attraction
New York City Police Memorial
Attraction
Regal Battery Park
Cinema
The River Project Wetlab
Aquarium
Kayak
Attraction
JFK Stadium
Stadium
One World Trade Center
Attraction
Art Projects International
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (34) A+
Abbey's Pub
Bar
Village Wines & Spirits
Alcohol
Binny’s Liquors
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Palace Drugs and Liquors
Alcohol
The Thirsty Quaker
Alcohol
Torico Ice Cream
Fast Food
The Keyhole Bar
Bar
Barcade
Bar
Jersey Wines & Spirits
Alcohol
Grace O'Malley's
Bar
Red Feast Wine & Liquors
Alcohol
Dullboy Bar
Bar
Basile's Pizza
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
O'Hara's Downtown Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
A 1 Delicatessen
Deli
Popeyes
Fast Food
Departed Soles Brewing Company
Bar
Salem Halal Meat
Deli
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
CoolVines
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (3) A+
Jane Do
Gym
world boxing & fitness centre
Gym
Club Metro USA
Gym
Gymboree
Gym
Newport Swim & Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Blink Fitness
Gym
Pavana Yoga
Gym
Roller Rink Park
Community Centre
Prime Cycle
Gym
New York Sports Club
Gym
Hudson Yoga Project
Gym
Impower Pilates
Gym
Pershing Field Community Center
Community Centre
Urban Souls
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Elevate Movement & Wellness
Gym
Project Sculpt
Gym
Align Pilates & Wellness
Gym
UFC Gym
Gym
IMX Pilates & Fitness
Gym
The Maxx Challenge
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Surya Yoga Academy
Gym
Groceries (17) A+
Darke Pines
Butcher
Carmen Rosa's Bakery
Bakery
Pecoraro Antique Bakery
Bakery
Prato Bakery
Bakery
Key Food Fresh & Natural
Grocery Store
Second Street Bakery
Bakery
Van Hook Cheese & Grocery
Cheese
P&K Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Oliva
Grocery Store
99 Ranch Market
Grocery Store
Paris Baguette
Bakery
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Sugartown
Bakery
Cocoa Bakery
Bakery
Salman Grocery
Grocery Store
Philippine Bread House
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
DeBragga & Spitler
Butcher
Woolco Foods Inc
Health Food
Acme
Grocery Store
Morton Williams
Grocery Store
Hudson Greene Market
Grocery Store
Red Ribbon
Bakery
C-Town
Grocery Store
Monteleone's Bakery
Bakery
Parks (26) A+
Rizal Park
Park
Village Park
Park
Mary Benson Park
Park
Angel Ramos Park
Park
Hamilton Park
Park
Enos Jones Park
Park
Hamilton Park Playground
Playground
Villa Borinquen Park
Park
Villa Borinquen playground
Playground
Roberto Clemente Park
Park
Van Vorst Park
Park
Fitzgerald-Holota Memorial Plaza
Park
Alexander F. Santora Park
Park
11th St Park
Park
Mary Benson Park
Park
Morris Square Park
Park
Marina Park and Garden
Park
Newport Welcome Garden
Park
Paulus Hook Park
Park
Town Square
Park
Gateway Park
Park
Newport Gazebo Park
Park
Elephant Park
Park
Newport Green
Park
Lafayette Park
Park
Shops (71) A+
Walker's Apothecary
Beauty
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
The Loop
Shoes
Studio 17
Hairdresser
Living Room
Houseware
Brennan's Florist
Florist
Second Street Deli
Convenience Store
LaKoet Salon
Hairdresser
Into the Void
Furniture
Dixon Deli
Convenience Store
Vivi girl Shop
Clothing
Fabco Shoes
Shoes
Nail Tek
Beauty
C.H. Martin
Department Store
Rainbow
Clothing
Fussy Friends
Pets
Deli Mini Market
Convenience Store
Subia's Organic Cafe and Market
Convenience Store
Savoy, Siegel, & Desai Optometrists
Optician
WORD
Books
Twin Mart
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Nail Lounge
Beauty
JD Grocery
Convenience Store
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Bergen-Lafayette (A)

2. West Side (B+)

3. Hackensack Riverfront (C+)

4. Lincoln Park (C+)

5. Liberty Park (C-)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 53.5% take public transportation in Downtown.
Public Transit Stops (43)
Stops & Stations A+
Newark Avenue at Monmouth Street
Bus Stop
Newark Avenue at 3rd Street
Bus Stop
Newark Avenue at Brunswick Street
Bus Stop
Newark Avenue at 4th Street
Bus Stop
Nweark avenue at Jersey Avenue
Bus Stop
Newark Avenue at Jersey Avenue
Bus Stop
Newark Avenue at Merseles Street
Bus Stop
Newark Avenue at 6th Street
Bus Stop
Hamilton Park
Bus Stop
Christopher Columbus Drive at Barrow Street
Bus Stop
Jersey Avenue at Mercer Street
Bus Stop
Jersey Avenue at Mongomery Street
Bus Stop
Hamilton Park
Bus Stop
Christopher Columbus Drive at Grove Street
Bus Stop
Christopher Columbus Drive at Groove Street
Bus Stop
Marin Boulevard at Thomas Gengemi Drive
Bus Stop
Jersey Avenue at Bright Street
Bus Stop
Grove Street
Transit Station
Jersey Avenue at Bright Street
Bus Stop
Marin Boulevard at 8th Street
Bus Stop
Christopher Columbus Drive at Groove Street
Bus Stop
Grand Street at Jersey Avenue
Bus Stop
Newark Avenue 350ft East of Palisade Avenue
Bus Stop
Grand Street at Jersey Avenue
Bus Stop
Grand Street at Monmouth Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
53.5% A+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Bergen-Lafayette (A+)

2. Downtown (A+)

3. Greenville (A+)

4. Hackensack Riverfront (A+)

5. Journal Square (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Downtown is 192/100 - which is 59% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Greenville (F)

2. McGinley Square (F)

3. Journal Square (F)

4. Lincoln Park (F)

5. Bergen-Lafayette (F)

crime A+

Downtown crime rates are 696 per 100k, which is 57% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
600 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
96 crimes per 100k A+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Liberty Park (A+)

2. The Waterfront (A+)

3. Downtown (A+)

4. Hackensack Riverfront (B+)

5. Lincoln Park (B+)

employment A+

The median income in Downtown is $133,134 - which is 81% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$133,134 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.2% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Lincoln Park (A+)

2. The Heights (A+)

3. Hackensack Riverfront (A)

4. Journal Square (A)

5. West Side (A-)

health A

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (21)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Strong Roots Dental
Dentist
Galaxy Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Norman's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
JCPD East District
Police
Fenny Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Grove Medical Associates
Doctor
True Dental Care for Kids & Teens
Dentist
Jersey City Medical Center EMS
Ambulance Station
Newport Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dear Tooth Fairy
Dentist
Duane Reade
Pharmacy
Fire Fighters Memorial Station
Fire Station
Jersey City Medical Center
Doctor
Bright Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Security and Police Substation
Police
Newport Centre Dental
Dentist
Jersey City Medical Center
Hospital
Fire Department of Jersey City
Fire Station
Court House Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Christ Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Essex Smiles
Dentist
Sip Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Jersey City Dental Spa
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Downtown (A)

2. Journal Square (A)

3. McGinley Square (A)

4. The Heights (A)

5. The Waterfront (A)

housing A

Downtown home prices are $772,881 - which is 144% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$772,881 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
37% A+
Home Affordability
5.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. The Waterfront (A+)

2. Lincoln Park (A+)

3. Greenville (A)

4. Downtown (A)

5. West Side (A-)

schools A

The Downtown graduation rate is 90% - which is 5% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
50% D-
High School Grad. Rates
90% A-
Elementary Schools (15) A+
Genesis Educational Center
First Christian Pentecostal
Dr. Michael Conti School
Montessori School Of Jersey City
Hamilton Park Montessori School
The Embankment School
Rafael De J. Cordero School
Middle School # 4
Frank R Conwell School
M.E.T.S. Charter School
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
Hudson Montessori
Our Lady Of Czestochowa
Explore 2000 Middle School
Beloved Community Charter School
Cornelia F. Bradford School
Waterfront Montessori
Regional Day School
Jotham W. Wakeman School
Martin Luther King Jr. School
Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School
Beregen-Lafayette Montessori School
Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26
Julia A. Barnes School
Hoboken Dual Language Charter School
High Schools (8) A+
First Christian Pentecostal
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School
James J Ferris High School
M.E.T.S. Charter School
William L Dickinson High School
Academy Of Technology Design
County Prep High School
Great Futures Charter School
St Peters Preparatory School
Regional Day School
Hudson Catholic Regional High School
Lincoln High School
St Josephs School For The Blind
St Dominic Academy
Liberty High School
Hoboken Charter School
The Hudson School
Hoboken High School
Stuyvesant High School
Broome Street Academy Charter High School
Henry Snyder High School
Innovation High School
John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School
Leadership & Public Service High School
High School Of Economics & Finance
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Hackensack Riverfront (A)

2. Downtown (A)

3. Lincoln Park (A-)

4. The Heights (B)

5. Journal Square (B-)

ratings A+

Downtown has an overall rating of 84% from 5 reviews.
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User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. The Waterfront (A+)

2. Greenville (A+)

3. McGinley Square (A+)

4. Journal Square (A+)

5. Downtown (A+)

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Downtown, Jersey City, NJ Area Guide

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Downtown Area Facts

  • Downtown has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Downtown crime rates are 57% lower than the Jersey City average
  • Cost of living in Downtown is 34% higher than the Jersey City average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Downtown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Rizal Park
      Village Park
      Mary Benson Park
      Angel Ramos Park
      Hamilton Park
      Enos Jones Park
      Hamilton Park Playground
      Villa Borinquen Park

      Entertainment

      White Eagle Hall
      AMC Newport 11
      Museum of Russian Art
      Loew's Jersey Theatre
      IMAX Dome Theater
      Colgate Clock
      Joseph D. Williams Science Theater
      Liberty Science Center

      Food & Drink

      Abbey's Pub
      Village Wines & Spirits
      Binny’s Liquors
      Domino's
      Palace Drugs and Liquors
      The Thirsty Quaker
      Torico Ice Cream
      The Keyhole Bar

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown? Of all people who commute, 53.5% take public transportation in Downtown.
      Drive to Work
      20%

      52% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      54%

      42% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      9%

      5% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown? The cost of living in Downtown is 192/100 - which is 59% higher than New Jersey.
      Downtown
      192

      92% more expensive than average

      Jersey City
      143

      43% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downtown? Downtown crime rates are 696, which are 57% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      696 per 100k people

      70% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 144

      70% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -17%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown? The median income in Downtown is $133,134 which is 81% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $133,134141% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $79,135165% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      52% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downtown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Jersey City Medical Center
      Christ Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Duane Reade
      Sip Pharmacy
      Duane Reade
      Rite Aid
      Duane Reade
      Walgreens
      Newport Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Jersey City Medical Center
      Grove Medical Associates

      A Housing

      What are Downtown home prices? Downtown home prices are $772,881 - which is 144% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $772,881318% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,183130% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      28%

      56% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Downtown have good schools? The Downtown graduation rate is 90% - which is 5% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      5% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Downtown a good place to live? Downtown has an overall rating of 84% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      84%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      5 total surveys

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