Livability Score

84
/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 (10) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Urby
Coffee Shop
Babo Teahouse
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lackawanna Coffee
Coffee Shop
Caffe Bene
Coffee Shop
Hidden Grounds Coffee
Coffee Shop
Prato Bakery
Coffee Shop
Gregory's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bwe Kafe
Coffee Shop
Maman
Coffee Shop
Basic Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Semicolon Cafe
Coffee Shop
Lackawanna Coffee
Coffee Shop
Short Grain
Coffee Shop
Dream Vista Cafe/Shop
Coffee Shop
Dames Coffee
Coffee Shop
Legal Grounds
Coffee Shop
Bluestone Lane
Coffee Shop
Hidden Grounds
Coffee Shop
Choc-O-Pain
Coffee Shop
One Two Cup Cafe
Coffee Shop
Wonder Bagels
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) A+
AMC Newport 11
Cinema
Museum of Russian Art
Museum
Colgate Clock
Attraction
Sherman Zwicker
Attraction
Birch Hoboken
Nightclub
White Eagle Hall
Nightclub
USCGC LILAC
Attraction
Kayak
Attraction
The River Project Wetlab
Aquarium
Regal Battery Park
Cinema
Hoboken Fire Department Museum
Museum
New York City Police Memorial
Attraction
Art Projects International
Art Gallery
One World Trade Center
Attraction
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Ronald O. Perelman Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
9/11 Memorial & Museum
Museum
Children's Museum of the Arts
Museum
Jackie Robinson Museum
Museum
New York City Fire Museum
Museum
FDNY Ladder 8
Attraction
Frank Sinatra's Birthplace
Attraction
Skyscraper Museum
Museum
Color Factory
Attraction
9/11 Tribute Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (22) A+
Lutze Biergarten
Bar
Just Salad
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
B.GOOD
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Così
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Dorian's
Bar
CoolVines
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Departed Soles Brewing Company
Bar
O'Hara's Downtown Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
Newport Wines
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dullboy Bar
Bar
Five Guys
Fast Food
Waterfront Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
RoofTop at Exchange Place
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
The Iron Monkey
Bar
Basile's Pizza
Fast Food
Fitness (3) A+
Club Metro USA
Gym
Newport Swim & Fitness
Gym
Jane Do
Gym
Gymboree
Gym
Impower Pilates
Gym
Prime Cycle
Gym
Hudson Yoga Project
Gym
New York Sports Club
Gym
Urban Souls
Gym
Pavana Yoga
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
world boxing & fitness centre
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Asphalt Green
Gym
Roller Rink Park
Community Centre
SoulCycle
Gym
UFC Gym
Gym
Project Sculpt
Gym
IMX Pilates & Fitness
Gym
Elevate Movement & Wellness
Gym
Align Pilates & Wellness
Gym
The Maxx Challenge
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Surya Yoga Academy
Gym
Trinity Boxing Club
Gym
Groceries (3) A+
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Morton Williams
Grocery Store
Oliva
Grocery Store
Hudson Greene Market
Grocery Store
P&K Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Key Food Fresh & Natural
Grocery Store
Salman Grocery
Grocery Store
Van Hook Cheese & Grocery
Cheese
Acme
Grocery Store
Carmen Rosa's Bakery
Bakery
Darke Pines
Butcher
Cocoa Bakery
Bakery
Pecoraro Antique Bakery
Bakery
Sugartown
Bakery
Prato Bakery
Bakery
Second Street Bakery
Bakery
Baking Mama
Bakery
Carlo's Bake Shop
Bakery
Natural & Plus
Grocery Store
Giovanni's Little Market
Grocery Store
99 Ranch Market
Grocery Store
Paris Baguette
Bakery
Prato Bakery
Bakery
Basic Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (25) A+
Marina Park and Garden
Park
Town Square
Park
Newport Welcome Garden
Park
Newport Gazebo Park
Park
Elephant Park
Park
Villa Borinquen playground
Playground
Villa Borinquen Park
Park
Roberto Clemente Park
Park
J. Owen Grundy Park
Park
Fitzgerald-Holota Memorial Plaza
Park
Newport Green
Park
Paulus Hook Park
Park
11th St Park
Park
Hamilton Park
Park
Angel Ramos Park
Park
Hamilton Park Playground
Playground
General Nathanael Greene Park
Park
Van Vorst Park
Park
Morris Square Park
Park
Morris Canal Peninsula Park
Park
Erie–Lackawanna Park
Park
Rizal Park
Park
Village Park
Park
Nelson A. Rockefeller Park
Park
Pier 26
Park
Shops (5) A+
Macy's
Department Store
JCPenney
Department Store
V&C Image Salon
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
Atmosphere Shoes
Shoes
Aldo
Shoes
Kickclusive
Shoes
LensCrafters
Optician
Zales
Fashion
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Lavi Nails
Beauty
Steps New York
Clothing
Journeys
Shoes
Kids Foot Locker
Shoes
Diamond Hut Jewlers
Fashion
Charlotte Russe
Clothing
Michael Kors
Clothing
Sunglass Hut
Optician
The Body Shop
Beauty
Deo Eyeglasses
Fashion
American Eagle
Clothing
Newport Mall
Mall
Zumiez
Clothing
Sephora
Beauty
Kohl's
Department Store
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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, 67.3% take public transportation in The Waterfront.
Public Transit Stops (21)
Stops & Stations A+
Washington Boulevard at 4th Street
Bus Stop
Harsimus Cove
Transit Station
Washington Boulevard at Path Station
Bus Stop
Newport
Transit Station
Harborside Financial Center
Transit Station
Washington Boulevard at PATH Station
Bus Stop
Newport
Transit Station
Newport Centre Mall
Bus Stop
Marin Boulevard at Thomas Gengemi Drive
Bus Stop
Washington Boulevard at Newport Parkway
Bus Stop
Washington Street at Christopher Columbus Drive
Bus Stop
Christopher Columbus Drive at Hudson Street
Bus Stop
Marin Boulevard at 8th Street
Bus Stop
Exchange Place
Transit Station
Washington Boulevard at Newport Parkway
Bus Stop
Montgomery Street at Greene Street
Bus Stop
Montomery Street at Washington Street
Bus Stop
Exchange Place
Transit Station
Montgomery Street at Washington Street
Bus Stop
Christopher Columbus Drive at Groove Street
Bus Stop
Montromery Street at Warren Street
Bus Stop
Grove Street
Transit Station
Christopher Columbus Drive at Groove Street
Bus Stop
Christopher Columbus Drive at Grove Street
Bus Stop
Grand Street at Washington Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
67.3% 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 The Waterfront is 204/100 - which is 69% 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+

The Waterfront crime rates are 642 per 100k, which is 60% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
554 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
88 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 The Waterfront is $172,200 - which is 134% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$172,200 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.7% 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 (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Security and Police Substation
Police
Duane Reade
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Newport Centre Dental
Dentist
Fire Fighters Memorial Station
Fire Station
Jersey City Dental Spa
Dentist
JCPD East District
Police
Duane Reade
Pharmacy
Grove Medical Associates
Doctor
Fenny Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Newport Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fire Department of Jersey City
Fire Station
Downtown Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Galaxy Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Norman's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Essex Smiles
Dentist
Strong Roots Dental
Dentist
Bright Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hoboken Integrated Healthcare
Doctor
True Dental Care for Kids & Teens
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Hoboken Fire Dept Ladder 2 Engine 5
Fire Station
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+

The Waterfront home prices are $793,950 - which is 151% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$793,950 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
44% A+
Home Affordability
4.6x (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 The Waterfront graduation rate is 98% - which is 13% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
92% A+
High School Grad. Rates
98% A+
Elementary Schools (2) A+
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
M.E.T.S. Charter School
Montessori School Of Jersey City
Rafael De J. Cordero School
Hamilton Park Montessori School
Our Lady Of Czestochowa
Cornelia F. Bradford School
First Christian Pentecostal
Genesis Educational Center
Waterfront Montessori
Frank R Conwell School
Hudson Montessori
Middle School # 4
The Embankment School
Dr. Michael Conti School
Is 289
Ps 89
Apple Montessori Schools - Hoboken
Hoboken Dual Language Charter School
Elysian Charter School
Stevens Cooperative School
Ps 150
Thomas G. Connors
Ps 234 Independence School
Hoboken Charter School
High Schools (0) A+
M.E.T.S. Charter School
St Peters Preparatory School
First Christian Pentecostal
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School
Great Futures Charter School
James J Ferris High School
Stuyvesant High School
William L Dickinson High School
Broome Street Academy Charter High School
Hoboken Charter School
Academy Of Technology Design
The Hudson School
County Prep High School
High School Of Economics & Finance
Leadership & Public Service High School
Ps 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center
Hs 560 City-As-School
Nyc Ischool
Chelsea Career And Technical Education High School
John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School
Regional Day School
Richard R Green High School Of Teaching
Urban Assembly School Of Business For Young Women
Hoboken High School
L R E I
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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+

The Waterfront has an overall rating of 88% from 5 reviews.
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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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The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ Area Guide

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The Waterfront Area Facts

  • The Waterfront has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • The Waterfront crime rates are 60% lower than the Jersey City average
  • Cost of living in The Waterfront is 42% higher than the Jersey City average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Marina Park and Garden
      Town Square
      Newport Welcome Garden
      Newport Gazebo Park
      Elephant Park
      Villa Borinquen playground
      Villa Borinquen Park
      Roberto Clemente Park

      Entertainment

      AMC Newport 11
      Museum of Russian Art
      Colgate Clock
      Sherman Zwicker
      Birch Hoboken
      White Eagle Hall
      USCGC LILAC
      Kayak

      Food & Drink

      Lutze Biergarten
      Just Salad
      Jimmy John's
      B.GOOD
      Chipotle
      Così
      Panera Bread
      Dorian's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in The Waterfront? Of all people who commute, 67.3% take public transportation in The Waterfront.
      Drive to Work
      11%

      61% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      67%

      56% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      9%

      6% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in The Waterfront? The cost of living in The Waterfront is 204/100 - which is 69% higher than New Jersey.
      The Waterfront
      204

      104% 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 The Waterfront? The Waterfront crime rates are 642, which are 60% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      642 per 100k people

      72% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 156

      72% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -17%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in The Waterfront? The median income in The Waterfront is $172,200 which is 134% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $172,200211% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $96,769224% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      64% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is The Waterfront 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 The Waterfront home prices? The Waterfront home prices are $793,950 - which is 151% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $793,950330% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $3,249242% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      24%

      62% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does The Waterfront have good schools? The The Waterfront graduation rate is 98% - which is 13% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      98%

      18% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      92%

      92% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is The Waterfront a good place to live? The Waterfront has an overall rating of 88% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      5 total surveys

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