Jersey City

Located between the Hudson and Hackensack Rivers, Jersey City covers nearly 15 square miles of land settled in the shadows of the historic Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty, and is comprised of over 270,000 residents. Once a city driven by shipping and manufacturing industries, Jersey City has transformed into a modern urban community. Old factories have been repurposed and reborn into office buildings and housing units, abandoned rail yards are now landscaped parks.

Jersey City’s vibrant culture and arts create a much desired quality of life for residents and businesses seeking an urban feel without Manhattan prices. Everywhere you turn you’ll experience firsthand the growth of this bustling community – as of 2016 Developers were rushing to build thousands of units of housing with thousands more approved — making Jersey City the fastest growing metropolitan area in New Jersey. Additionally, redevelopment of the Jersey City waterfront has made the city one of the largest centers of banking and finance in the United States and has led to the district being nicknamed Wall Street West.

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Location | Commute

With 30.7 miles of waterfront and extensive rail infrastructure, the city is an important transportation hub and distribution and manufacturing center for the Port of New York and New Jersey.

An obvious draw for buyers is how quickly one can get from Jersey City to Manhattan by train. There are three PATH stations in Jersey City – Grove Street, Exchange Place & Journal Square. From the Grove Street PATH station downtown, it takes fewer than 10 minutes to get to the World Trade Center Transportation Hub and 20 minutes to get to West 33rd Street.

Activities | Recreation | Arts | Dining | Shopping

Jersey City includes the popular Historic Downtown and the Waterfront. Historic Downtown can be further broken down into the neighborhoods of Harsimus Cove, The Village, Van Vorst Park, Grove Street, Hamilton Park and Boyle Plaza. The Waterfront includes the Powerhouse Arts District/WALDO, Newport, the Harborside Financial Center and Paulus Hook (including Exchange Place).

In downtown, new restaurants line a pedestrian promenade near the Grove Street PATH station, an obvious sign of urban renewal - enticing for young professionals and decidedly friendly. Coffee shops, restaurants and art galleries are opening in areas like Journal Square, the Powerhouse Arts District and Bergen-Lafayette.

The Historic Downtown is home to many cultural attractions including the Jersey City Museum, the Hudson and Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse (planned to become a museum and artist housing) and the Harsimus Stem Embankment along Sixth Street, which a citizens' movement is working to turn into public parkland.

Community events are as rich as the history in Jersey City. From Menorah/Christmas Tree lighting, Seasonal Farmers Market (May-Dec.) and an Annual Holiday Market to Street Fairs, Artist Makers Market and free concert Series (Groove on the Grove), there are plenty of opportunities to gather with fellow residents and celebrate community pride.

Jersey City has an exciting and vibrant art and culture scene. The city hosts numerous art fairs, ethnic festivals and flag raisings and celebrates local theater, film and the performing arts. Additionally, The Jersey City Art and Studio Tour draws thousands from across the tri-state area every fall.

Jersey City Schools

In 2017, after nearly three decades of state oversight, Jersey City regained full control over its schools. This is a big step in allowing the community to have a say and work together to shape the curriculum and continue to improve overall performance to meet the needs of this growing community. Some, like Dr. Ronald McNair High School, a magnet school, are among the top in the state, and the city has sought-after charter schools.

The Jersey City Public Schools offers a diverse array of schools. With fourteen Elementary Schools (Pre-K--5), thirteen Grammar Schools (Pre-K-8), four Middle Schools (6-8), six High Schools (9-12), one Secondary School (6-12), one Alternative Program (serving grades 6-12), and three Early Childhood Centers.