Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ Area Guide

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Journal Square Area Facts

  • Journal Square has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Journal Square crime rates are 13% higher than the Jersey City average
  • Cost of living in Journal Square is equal to the Jersey City average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Children's play area
      Hudson County Community College Park
      Canco Park
      Boyd-McGuiness Park
      Pershing Field Playground
      Enos Jones Park
      Pershing Field
      Mary Benson Park

      Entertainment

      Loew's Jersey Theatre
      White Eagle Hall
      AMC Newport 11
      Frank Sinatra's Birthplace
      Monroe Center for the Arts
      IMAX Dome Theater
      Joseph D. Williams Science Theater
      Liberty Science Center

      Food & Drink

      Aivan
      Bikanervala
      New York Fried Chicken
      Taco Bell
      BurgerIm
      Jersey Farm
      JSQ Lounge
      Boulevard Drinks

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Journal Square? Of all people who commute, 55.0% take public transportation in Journal Square.
      Drive to Work
      21%

      50% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      55%

      44% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Journal Square? The cost of living in Journal Square is 143/100 - which is 18% higher than New Jersey.
      Journal Square
      143

      43% more expensive than average

      Jersey City
      143

      43% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Journal Square? Journal Square crime rates are 1,945, which are 12% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      1,945 per 100k people

      15% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 52

      15% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      7%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Journal Square? The median income in Journal Square is $64,553 which is 12% lower than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $64,55317% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,82210% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      33% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Journal Square 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

      B+ Housing

      What are Journal Square home prices? Journal Square home prices are $408,459 - which is 29% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $408,459121% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,39647% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      20%

      68% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Journal Square have good schools? The Journal Square graduation rate is 85% - which is 2% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      7% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Journal Square a good place to live? Journal Square has an overall rating of 85% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      85%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      5 total surveys

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