Bergen-Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ Area Guide

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Bergen-Lafayette Area Facts

  • Bergen-Lafayette has a Livability Score of 61/100, which is considered average
  • Bergen-Lafayette crime rates are 29% higher than the Jersey City average
  • Cost of living in Bergen-Lafayette is 4% lower than the Jersey City average
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      A Amenities

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

      Parks

      spray park
      Berry Lane Park
      Arlington Park
      Lafayette Park
      Bergen Hill Park
      Skinner Park
      Wildlife Challenge
      Mary Benson Park

      Entertainment

      Joseph D. Williams Science Theater
      IMAX Dome Theater
      Liberty Science Center
      Liberty State Park Interpretive Center
      Liberty State Park Interpretive Center
      Afro-American Historical Society Museum
      White Eagle Hall
      Loew's Jersey Theatre

      Food & Drink

      O'Leary's Publik House
      Belmont Liquor
      A&A Liquors
      Dairy Queen
      Pastore
      McDonald's
      Royal
      Dunkin'

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Bergen-Lafayette? Of all people who commute, 40.1% take public transportation in Bergen-Lafayette.
      Drive to Work
      37%

      35% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      40%

      29% 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 Bergen-Lafayette? The cost of living in Bergen-Lafayette is 138/100 - which is 14% higher than New Jersey.
      Bergen-Lafayette
      138

      38% more expensive than average

      Jersey City
      143

      43% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bergen-Lafayette? Bergen-Lafayette crime rates are 2,212, which are 27% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      2,212 per 100k people

      3% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 46

      3% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      7%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Bergen-Lafayette? The median income in Bergen-Lafayette is $46,054 which is 38% lower than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $46,05417% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,53721% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      15% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Bergen-Lafayette 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

      C+ Housing

      What are Bergen-Lafayette home prices? Bergen-Lafayette home prices are $366,400 - which is 16% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $366,40098% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,41349% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      30%

      53% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Bergen-Lafayette have good schools? The Bergen-Lafayette graduation rate is 77% - which is 11% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      77%

      7% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      27%

      44% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Bergen-Lafayette a good place to live? Bergen-Lafayette has an overall rating of 7% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      7%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      7%

      1 total surveys

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