What are the best neighborhoods in Jersey City, NJ?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Liberty Park, The Waterfront, Downtown, Hackensack Riverfront, The Heights. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
City Rankings
Best neighborhoods in Jersey City, NJ
Eligible neighborhoods: 10
| Neighborhood | County | City Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Park | Hudson County | #1 of 10 | 61.3 | 76.0 |
| The Waterfront | Hudson County | #2 of 10 | 57.9 | 68.4 |
| Downtown | Hudson County | #3 of 10 | 55.5 | 62.8 |
| Hackensack Riverfront | Hudson County | #4 of 10 | 47.3 | 42.4 |
| The Heights | Hudson County | #5 of 10 | 46.1 | 39.8 |
| West Side | Hudson County | #6 of 10 | 38.7 | 23.8 |
| Journal Square | Hudson County | #7 of 10 | 38.5 | 23.4 |
| McGinley Square | Hudson County | #8 of 10 | 38.0 | 22.6 |
| Greenville | Hudson County | #9 of 10 | 34.6 | 16.4 |
| Bergen-Lafayette | Hudson County | #10 of 10 | 27.1 | 6.9 |
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in Jersey City, NJ
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in Jersey City, NJ?
Liberty Park is currently #1 of 10 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 61.3.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in Jersey City, NJ?
10 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for Jersey City, NJ.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in Jersey City, NJ?
Liberty Park has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 79.5.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in Jersey City, NJ?
The Waterfront has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 1.0%.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in Jersey City, NJ?
Liberty Park currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 77.3.
Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in Jersey City, NJ?
Liberty Park has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $202,902.
How are neighborhood rankings in Jersey City, NJ calculated?
Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.
Current governed city ranking
Top Neighborhoods in Jersey City, New Jersey
#1
Liberty Park
Jersey City, New Jersey
#2
The Waterfront
Jersey City, New Jersey
#3
Downtown
Jersey City, New Jersey
#4
Hackensack Riverfront
Jersey City, New Jersey
#5
The Heights
Jersey City, New Jersey
#6
West Side
Jersey City, New Jersey
#7
Journal Square
Jersey City, New Jersey
#8
McGinley Square
Jersey City, New Jersey
#9
Greenville
Jersey City, New Jersey
#10
Bergen-Lafayette
Jersey City, New Jersey