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Crime in Jersey City summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Jersey City. Key points include:
There were 7,718 total crimes in Jersey City in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Jersey City is 2,590.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Jersey City is 561.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Jersey City is 2,029.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Jersey City is 22.24% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Jersey City Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Jersey City / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 7,718 | 2,590.6 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 1,673 | 561.6 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 7 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 515 | 172.9 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,063 | 356.8 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 6,045 | 2,029.1 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 613 | 205.8 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 4,547 | 1,526.2 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 885 | 297.1 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Jersey City summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Jersey City. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Jersey City is 146 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Jersey City is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Jersey City is $658,269.
The median income in Jersey City is $97,710.
Jersey City's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Jersey City Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Jersey City | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 113 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 116 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 202 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 125 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 115 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 125 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Jersey City, NJ Weather
The average high in Jersey City is 62.9° and the average low is 47.2°.
There are 72.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.5 inches of precipitation each year with 26.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Jersey City |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 26.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Jersey City Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Jersey City
The current population in Jersey City is 294,078. The population has increased 20.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 294,078 | 1.5% |
| 2023 | 289,691 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 287,899 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 287,146 | 9.3% |
| 2020 | 262,652 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 261,940 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 261,746 | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 265,932 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 261,666 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 259,651 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 255,861 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 251,717 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 248,435 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 245,226 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 243,257 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Jersey City
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Jersey City is:
23.5% White with 69,049 White residents.
19.2% African American with 56,559 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 599 American Indian residents.
26.5% Asian with 77,831 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 53 Hawaiian residents.
1.2% Other with 3,609 Other residents.
3.7% Two Or More with 10,831 Two Or More residents.
25.7% Hispanic with 75,547 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Jersey City | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23.5% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 19.2% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 26.5% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 25.7% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Jersey City
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Jersey City is 49.5% female with 145,555 female residents.
Jersey City is 50.5% male with 148,523 male residents.
| Gender | Jersey City | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Jersey City for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Jersey City completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Jersey City completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in Jersey City completed high school / ged.
12.0% of adults in Jersey City completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Jersey City completed associate's degree.
30.0% of adults in Jersey City completed bachelor's degree.
19.0% of adults in Jersey City completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Jersey City completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Jersey City completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Jersey City | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 19.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Jersey City, New Jersey
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6.4% of households in Jersey City earn Less than $10,000.
3.8% of households in Jersey City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.7% of households in Jersey City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.7% of households in Jersey City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.3% of households in Jersey City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.5% of households in Jersey City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.4% of households in Jersey City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.5% of households in Jersey City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.5% of households in Jersey City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
23.3% of households in Jersey City earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Jersey City | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.4% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.8% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.7% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.7% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.3% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.5% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.4% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.5% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.5% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 23.3% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
