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50 RESERVOIR Ave Unit B1
F Composite 34.58
Why this score? — see what drove the F grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • Condition / age +4.0/5.0
  • Livability +3.9/5.0
  • 1% rule +3.3/10.0
  • Rent growth +3.3/5.0
  • Cash flow +3.0/30.0
  • Schools +2.2/10.0
  • DSCR +0.0/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$334,900

50 RESERVOIR Ave Unit B1 · Jersey City, NJ 07307
2 bd · 1.0 ba · 986 sqft · Condo · 65 Days on market
Good condition $340/sqft · 45% below area Est $614k · 45% under $954/mo HOA · 35% of rent ↓ 13% since listing

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Bright, spacious renovated 2 bedroom in one of Jersey City Heights’ most elegant pre-war condominium buildings. Maintenance does include heat & hot water. This stylishly renovated apartment features LED lighting, porcelain tile, luxury plank flooring, gorgeous steel columns, and your own private entrance off Webster Avenue. The kitchen includes a sizable pantry, granite countertops, subway tile backsplash & under cabinet lighting. Equipped with a GE dishwasher, refrigerator, stainless-steel gas range and washer/dryer hook-up. Windows in every room fill this unit with natural light. The ceilings are high, and the bedrooms are large - big enough for king sized beds. One of the best locations and a short stroll from Reservoir #3’s walking trails, the Pershing Field Athletic Center, Riverview Farmers Market, and the hip shops and restaurants along Central & Palisade Avenues. Abundant transit & Citi Bike options. The professionally managed Reservoir Condominium building is a pre-war gem, featuring a spacious lobby, elevator, and app-enabled video entry system & laundry machines. Condo dues include heat and hot water. Pets welcome. Come see for yourself! This meticulously renovated condominium residence is an opportunity not to be missed. Book a viewing today!

Key facts

  • Private entrance
  • Sizable pantry
  • Granite countertops

Tags

PRIVATE ENTRANCESIZABLE PANTRYGRANITE COUNTERTOPSSUBWAY TILE BACKSPLASHUNDER CABINET LIGHTINGSTAINLESS STEEL GAS RANGE

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $335k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-1k ($-13k/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $178k (46.9% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $276k (17.5% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $178k (46.9% below list) — sets the bar for cash-flow.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 77/100 on livability (#116 in NJ, #2,955 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, employment A+; Watch: crime F, cost of living F.
  • Jersey City Public Schools (urban): math 16% / reading 38% proficiency, ranked #369 of 472 in NJ (top 78%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 69% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Zoned schools: Charles E. Trefurt School (math 9% / reading 29%, grade F, #1,030 of 1,303 statewide, top 80%, 648 students, 47% FRL); Franklin L. Williams School (math 14% / reading 34%, grade F, #370 of 431 statewide, top 86%, 854 students, 61% FRL); William L Dickinson High School (math 11% / reading 35%, grade F, #337 of 399 statewide, top 85%, 2,024 students, 59% FRL).
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.0%/yr); 496 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 80d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 82% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; solid renter incomes; 5,310 units permitted in Hudson County in 2024 (4,154 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 40% of the median local income ($83k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $10k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Hudson County population projected at +29% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 65 days — a 6% lower offer ($315k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 7 sale attempts since 3y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: HOA is 35% of rent.
  • Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $177,971 (46.9% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
  2. It's been on market 65 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 47% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  4. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
  5. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  7. Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
  8. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
  9. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
  10. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  11. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  12. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

1% rule
0.83%
Cap rate
2.41%
Cash-on-cash
-13.88%
DSCR
0.38
GRM
10.1

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$613,640
List price
$334,900
Delta
-45.42%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
302 PALISADE Ave #404 0.14mi 2/2.0 1,004 (+2%) 0mo $730,000 $727 86
700 GROVE St Unit 12D 0.78mi 1/1.0 (-1) 1,012 (+3%) 0mo $680,000 $672 56
842 PARK Ave #202 1.16mi 2/2.0 947 (-4%) 0mo $850,000 $898 54
842 PARK Ave #201 1.16mi 2/2.0 947 (-4%) 0mo $860,000 $908 54
501 9TH St #603 0.97mi 2/2.0 1,033 (+5%) 0mo $999,000 $967 53
4 BEACON Way #414 1.35mi 2/2.0 1,051 (+7%) 0mo $485,000 $461 50
128 JACKSON St Unit 2B 0.48mi 2/2.0 1,228 (+24%) 0mo $1,325,000 $1,079 48
85 BROADWAY Unit 1A 1.18mi 2/1.0 880 (-11%) 0mo $430,000 $489 47
387 8TH St Unit 2L 0.83mi 2/1.0 845 (-14%) 0mo $810,000 $959 41
324 BALDWIN Ave Unit 3A 0.57mi 1/1.5 (-1) 775 (-21%) 0mo $422,500 $545 41
814 WILLOW Ave Unit 5RR 1.10mi 2/1.5 802 (-19%) 0mo $640,000 $798 38
720 CLINTON St #204 1.03mi 2/2.0 1,232 (+25%) 0mo $1,610,000 $1,307 36

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 3.04% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-42.1%
Equity multiple
-0.31×
Total profit
$-122,601
Equity at exit
$49,935
10-year hold
IRR
-68.1%
Equity multiple
-1.05×
Total profit
$-192,693
Equity at exit
$28,956

Cash invested: $93,772 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (CITY)
6 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
State New Jersey
21 Tenant-Leaning · D+6
County
— inherits STATE
City Jersey City
6 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+34
Rent Control Ordinance covers buildings 4+ units pre-1986.

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
7 active · 16 under contract
Median asking
$479,999 ($538/sqft)
Median days on market
40 d
This list price
lowest-priced of the active set
ARV vs active asking
+15.7% above current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 07307

Rents YoY
3.0%
Active inventory
496
Price-to-rent
10.1×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,764 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,756
Tax est. 1.5%
$419 /mo · $5,024/yr
Insurance
$140
HOA
$954
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$581
Net cashflow
$-1,085

Break-even live

Break-even rent $4,137
Max offer price $177,971
Occupancy floor

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $-853 -5% $-969 +0% $-1,085 +5% $-1,200 +10% $-1,316
Rent -10% $-1,303 -5% $-1,194 +0% $-1,085 +5% $-975 +10% $-866
Rate -1.0pp $-916 -0.5pp $-999 base $-1,085 +0.5pp $-1,171 +1.0pp $-1,260

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$83,725
Closing costs
$10,047
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
50 Reservoir Ave #405 Jersey City, NJ 1.0 1.0 535 $2,150 $4.02 120d 1 0.03mi
61 Reservoir Ave Unit 3 Jersey City, NJ 3.0 2.0 1100 $3,800 $3.45 40d 1 0.05mi
61 Reservoir Ave Unit 3 Jersey City, NJ 3.0 2.0 1100 $3,850 $3.50 74d 1 0.05mi
62 Booraem Ave #2 Jersey City, NJ 3.0 1.0 1100 $3,200 $2.91 33d 1 0.06mi
34 Prospect St Jersey City, NJ 2.0 2.0 850 $1,900 $2.24 10d 1 0.09mi
264 Palisade Ave Unit 2A Jersey City, NJ 1.0 1.0 750 $1,995 $2.66 109d 1 0.13mi
264 Palisade Ave Unit 1F Jersey City, NJ 1.0 1.0 700 $1,995 $2.85 120d 1 0.13mi
266 Palisade Ave Unit 1F Jersey City, NJ 1.0 1.0 600 $1,995 $3.33 120d 1 0.13mi
11 Cuneo Pl Unit 2D Jersey City, NJ 2.0 1.0 850 $2,650 $3.12 40d 1 0.13mi
83 Waverly St #1 Jersey City, NJ 1.0 1.0 936 $3,350 $3.58 110d 1 0.14mi
5 Lienau Pl Unit 2F Jersey City, NJ 2.0 1.0 900 $2,399 $2.67 116d 1 0.15mi
5 Lienau Pl Unit 2F Jersey City, NJ 2.0 1.0 900 $2,450 $2.72 120d 1 0.15mi
310 Palisade Ave #9 Jersey City, NJ 2.0 2.0 896 $3,295 $3.68 95d 1 0.15mi
80 Ferry St Unit 2 Jersey City, NJ 2.0 1.0 700 $2,995 $4.28 120d 1 0.16mi
102 Reservoir Ave Unit 2L Jersey City, NJ 1.0 1.0 850 $2,000 $2.35 68d 1 0.16mi
119 Ogden Ave Unit FIRST Jersey City, NJ 3.0 1.0 1000 $3,100 $3.10 120d 1 0.16mi
121 Ogden Ave #2 Jersey City, NJ 2.0 1.0 1100 $3,200 $2.91 120d 1 0.16mi
136 Oakland Ave Unit 6L Jersey City, NJ 2.0 2.0 1044 $3,825 $3.66 0d 1 0.17mi
136 Oakland Ave Unit 3H Jersey City, NJ 2.0 2.0 980 $3,095 $3.16 63d 1 0.17mi
116 Ogden Ave Unit 1A Jersey City, NJ 1.0 1.0 642 $2,600 $4.05 98d 1 0.18mi
80 Webster Ave Unit 2L Jersey City, NJ 2.0 1.0 595 $2,600 $4.37 18d 1 0.19mi
112 Waverly St Jersey City, NJ 1.0 1.0 650 $1,900 $2.92 7d 1 0.19mi
136 New York Ave Jersey City, NJ 2.0 2.0 800 $2,700 $3.38 38d 1 0.19mi
200 Central Ave Jersey City, NJ 1.0–2.0 1.5–2.0 1000 $3,300 $3.30 95d 2 0.19mi
200 Central Ave Jersey City, NJ 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 1000 $3,300 $3.30 86d 2 0.19mi
200 Central Ave Jersey City, NJ 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 774 $3,200 $4.13 59d 2 0.19mi
200 Central Ave Unit C1 Jersey City, NJ 2.0 2.0 1000 $3,200 $3.20 54d 1 0.19mi
138 Central Ave Unit B Jersey City, NJ 1.0 1.0 600 $1,750 $2.92 55d 1 0.19mi
66 Laidlaw Ave Unit 5P Jersey City, NJ 2.0 2.0 1002 $3,250 $3.24 120d 1 0.19mi
334 Palisade Ave Unit 1470330P Jersey City, NJ 2.0 1.0 1097 $10,802 $9.85 117d 1 0.20mi
212 Palisade Ave Unit 1R Jersey City, NJ 1.0 1.0 800 $1,850 $2.31 74d 1 0.22mi
126 Oakland Ave Unit 1 Jersey City, NJ 1.0 1.0 790 $2,450 $3.10 79d 1 0.22mi
39 New York Ave Jersey City, NJ 2.0 1.0–2.0 909 $4,386 $4.82 0d 9 0.22mi
152 New York Ave Unit 8 Jersey City, NJ 2.0 1.0 700 $2,250 $3.21 51d 1 0.23mi
93 Franklin St Unit 3R Jersey City, NJ 2.0 1.0 750 $2,500 $3.33 81d 1 0.23mi
152 New York Ave Unit 9 Jersey City, NJ 2.0 1.0 700 $2,250 $3.21 84d 1 0.23mi
152 New York Ave Unit 5 Jersey City, NJ 2.0 1.0 700 $2,250 $3.21 33d 1 0.23mi
44 Sherman Ave Unit 1G Jersey City, NJ 1.0 1.0 569 $2,200 $3.87 0d 1 0.25mi
44 Sherman Ave Jersey City, NJ 2.0 1.0 1021 $3,100 $3.04 106d 2 0.25mi
100 Central Ave Apt 3 Jersey City, NJ 2.0 1.0 900 $2,400 $2.67 12d 1 0.25mi

Property features AI

Finance

Other
Lead paint form: Yes
HOA & community
Managed by Denali Property Management (888-315-7773)Monthly maintenance fee: $954 (2026)Maintenance covers heat, water, and hot waterBuilding offers elevator

Exterior

Parking
No parking
Utilities
Heat included in maintenanceWater included in maintenanceHot water included in maintenance
Home design
Apartment/unit in a multi-unit building
Construction
Brick exterior
Exterior features
Brick exteriorNear train, shopping, bus, parks, and schoolsPets allowed

Interior

Kitchen
One kitchenIncludes dishwasher, refrigerator, gas oven/range
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms (all on level 1)
Flooring
Hardwood floor
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom (on level 1)
Heating & cooling
Gas heatingHot waterSteamWindow A/C
Interior features
IntercomHardwood floorDishwasherRefrigeratorGas oven/range
Laundry & utility
Shared washer/dryer room

HOA detail $954/mo · $11,448/yr condo

Likely covers
watergas
Assessments
None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-09-23
    days on market $334,900 Active 65 DOM
  2. 2026-09-22
    days on market $334,900 Active 64 DOM
  3. 2026-09-21
    days on market $334,900 Active 63 DOM
  4. 2026-09-20
    days on market $334,900 Active 62 DOM
  5. 2026-09-19
    days on market $334,900 Active 61 DOM
  6. 2026-09-18
    days on market $334,900 Active 60 DOM
  7. 2026-09-17
    days on market $334,900 Active 59 DOM
  8. 2026-09-16
    days on market $334,900 Active 58 DOM
  9. 2026-09-15
    days on market $334,900 Active 57 DOM
  10. 2026-09-14
    days on market $334,900 Active 56 DOM
  11. 2026-09-13
    days on market $334,900 Active 55 DOM
  12. 2026-09-12
    days on market $334,900 Active 54 DOM
  13. 2026-09-11
    days on market $334,900 Active 53 DOM
  14. 2026-09-05
    days on market $334,900 Active 47 DOM
  15. 2026-09-04
    days on market $334,900 Active 46 DOM
  16. 2026-09-02
    days on market $334,900 Active 44 DOM
  17. 2026-08-31
    days on market $334,900 Active 42 DOM
  18. 2026-08-29
    days on market $334,900 Active 40 DOM
  19. 2026-08-28
    days on market $334,900 Active 39 DOM
  20. 2026-08-27
    days on market $334,900 Active 38 DOM
  21. 2026-08-26
    days on market $334,900 Active 37 DOM
  22. 2026-08-25
    days on market $334,900 Active 36 DOM
  23. 2026-08-24
    days on market $334,900 Active 35 DOM
  24. 2026-08-23
    days on market $334,900 Active 34 DOM
  25. 2026-08-22
    days on market $334,900 Active 33 DOM
  26. 2026-08-21
    pricedays on market $334,900 Active 32 DOM
  27. 2026-08-20
    days on market $349,900 Active 31 DOM
  28. 2026-08-19
    days on market $349,900 Active 30 DOM
  29. 2026-08-18
    days on market $349,900 Active 29 DOM
  30. 2026-08-17
    days on market $349,900 Active 28 DOM
  31. 2026-08-16
    days on market $349,900 Active 27 DOM
  32. 2026-08-15
    days on market $349,900 Active 26 DOM
  33. 2026-08-14
    days on market $349,900 Active 25 DOM
  34. 2026-08-13
    days on market $349,900 Active 24 DOM
  35. 2026-08-12
    days on market $349,900 Active 23 DOM
  36. 2026-08-11
    days on market $349,900 Active 22 DOM
  37. 2026-08-10
    days on market $349,900 Active 21 DOM
  38. 2026-08-09
    days on market $349,900 Active 20 DOM
  39. 2026-08-08
    days on market $349,900 Active 19 DOM
  40. 2026-08-06
    days on market $349,900 Active 17 DOM
  41. 2026-08-05
    days on market $349,900 Active 16 DOM
  42. 2026-08-04
    days on market $349,900 Active 15 DOM
  43. 2026-08-03
    days on market $349,900 Active 14 DOM
  44. 2026-07-31
    days on market $349,900 Active 11 DOM
  45. 2026-07-30
    days on market $349,900 Active 9 DOM
  46. 2026-07-28
    days on market $349,900 Active 8 DOM
  47. 2026-07-26
    days on market $349,900 Active 6 DOM
  48. 2026-07-24
    days on market $349,900 Active 4 DOM
  49. 2026-07-23
    days on market $349,900 Active 3 DOM
  50. 2026-07-22
    days on market $349,900 Active 2 DOM

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥98°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 5 unhealthy d/yr today · 6 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$33,173
− Mortgage interest
−$18,760
− Property taxes
−$5,024
− Insurance
−$1,674
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,654
− Management
−$2,654
− HOA
−$11,448
− Depreciation
−$9,743
Taxable loss
−$18,782
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$4,508
After-tax cash flow
$-8,506/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Condition & rehab AI · 6 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $4,930–$14,790 screening

This stylishly renovated 2-bedroom condo in Jersey City Heights is move-in ready with modern finishes and a prime location.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Landscaping the front yard — Enhances curb appeal and adds value for both resale and rental.
  • Resale Upgrading the kitchen appliances — Modernizes the kitchen and adds value for resale.
  • Both Adding smart home features — Improves convenience and adds value for both resale and rental.

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

F Composite school gradezoned avg 22/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Charles E. Trefurt School F NJ #1,030/1,303 Nat'l #34,564/41,679 Middle Franklin L. Williams School F NJ #370/431 Nat'l #10,795/14,009 High William L Dickinson High School F NJ #337/399 Nat'l #13,542/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

District
Jersey City Public Schools
NCES district ID
3407830
Math proficiency
16% ▼ -17.00%
Reading proficiency
38% ▼ -11.00%
Median HH income
$58,431
Composite
24.43/100
National rank
#7678
State rank
#369 of 472 in NJ
B Composite livability gradescore 77/100

Livability — Jersey City

Score
77/100
State rank
#116
US rank
#2955

Category grades

Amenities A+ Commute A+ Cost of living F Crime F Employment A+ Housing A- Health & safety A- User ratings A-

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Jersey City, NJ
County
Hudson County · 771,834 people
City population
294,078
Metro
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
Population (ZIP)
42,645
Household income
$83,297
Rent vs Own
64.4% rent · 35.6% own
Severe rent burden
13% of renters

Population outlook (Hudson County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
771,834 people
By 2030
818,028 · +6.0%
By 2040
907,866 · +17.6%
By 2050
994,480 · +28.8%
By 2075
1,163,301 · +50.7%
By 2100
1,254,703 · +62.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.69)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 42% White 27% Asian 24% Two or more races 18% Black 5%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 3% Puerto Rican 12% Cuban 2% Dominican 9% Salvadoran 1%
Common ancestry
Romanian 2% Scotch-Irish 1%
Foreign-born
43% · Canada, Jamaica, China
Languages at home
41% English-only · Spanish 32% Other Indo-European 16% Other Asian/Pacific 4%

Political lean MEDSL · Hudson

2024 margin
Strong D (+28.1) · D 62.6% · R 34.6% · Other 2.8%
2008→2024 swing
-18.7pp toward R · 2008: 46.7pp · 2024: 28.1pp
All cycles
2024: D+28.1 2020: D+46.2 2016: D+51.8 2012: D+55.7 2008: D+46.7

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Civics

Price history

-12.5% since first listed
15 events — show timeline
  • 2026-07-20 Listed $349,900 NJMLS
  • 2026-07-20 Listing Removed HCMLS
  • 2026-07-20 Listed $349,900 HCMLS
  • 2026-04-03 Listed $374,900 HCMLS
  • 2024-03-23 Rental Removed $2,300 HCMLS
  • 2024-03-14 Listed for Rent $2,300 HCMLS
  • 2023-12-14 Listing Removed HCMLS
  • 2023-12-13 Relisted HCMLS
  • 2023-12-06 Pending HCMLS
  • 2023-11-11 Price Changed $329,900 HCMLS
  • 2023-09-27 Price Changed $339,900 HCMLS
  • 2023-08-29 Relisted HCMLS
  • 2023-08-16 Price Changed $349,900 HCMLS
  • 2023-06-13 Price Changed $374,900 HCMLS
  • 2023-05-11 Listed $399,900 HCMLS

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