West Side, Jersey City, NJ Area Guide

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West Side Area Facts

  • West Side has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • West Side crime rates are 25% higher than the Jersey City average
  • Cost of living in West Side is 7% lower than the Jersey City average
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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Side? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lincoln Park
      Boyd-McGuiness Park
      Courtney Fricchione Park
      Arlington Park
      Audubon Park
      Bergen Hill Park
      Fulton Avenue Park
      spray park

      Entertainment

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

      Food & Drink

      Dairy Queen
      A&A Liquors
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Burger King
      Taco Bell
      Popeyes
      Super Hero Sub Shop
      Belmont Liquor

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West Side? Of all people who commute, 35.1% take public transportation in West Side.
      Drive to Work
      44%

      27% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      35%

      24% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Side? The cost of living in West Side is 133/100 - which is 10% higher than New Jersey.
      West Side
      133

      33% 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 West Side? West Side crime rates are 2,148, which are 23% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      2,148 per 100k people

      6% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 47

      6% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      7%

      Year over year crime is up

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in West Side? The median income in West Side is $67,422 which is 9% lower than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $67,42222% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,2655% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      11% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West Side 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 West Side home prices? West Side home prices are $326,669 - which is 3% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $326,66977% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,34141% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      39%

      39% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does West Side have good schools? The West Side graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      40%

      17% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is West Side a good place to live? West Side has an overall rating of 100% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      2 total surveys

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