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The Heights

New Jersey · Jersey City · 56,361 residents · 1.738 sq mi
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The short version

The Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,179. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $576,676. Despite a median home value of $576,676, the poverty rate sits 27% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 15 census tracts that make up The Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
34% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56,361
Population density
32,429 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,179
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$49,850
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$576,676
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,777
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.9%
66.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic26.9%(15,136)
Black5.4%(3,054)
Hispanic / Latino34.6%(19,513)
Asian29.6%(16,693)
Other3.5%(1,965)
Diversity Score89.5%(50,453)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.9%(15,136)
Black5.4%(3,054)
Hispanic / Latino34.6%(19,513)
Asian29.6%(16,693)
Other3.5%(1,965)
Diversity Score89.5%(50,453)
Diversity Score
90
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
31.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
31.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
35.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Foreign born
45.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to The Heights

Westwood
Pop 55,668
Flatlands
Pop 61,589
Bushwick (West)
Pop 52,698
Sunset Park (West)
Pop 50,926
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Westwood
Income$90,681−1%
Home value$1,386,835+140%
Population55,668−1%
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THE HEIGHTS VS
Flatlands
Income$90,925same
Home value$720,020+25%
Population61,589+9%
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Bushwick (West)
Income$93,842+3%
Home value$999,735+73%
Population52,698−6%
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Sunset Park (West)
Income$89,898−1%
Home value$1,186,079+106%
Population50,926−10%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in The Heights, Jersey City, New Jersey?

The Heights, Jersey City, New Jersey has about 56,361 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in The Heights, Jersey City, New Jersey?

The typical household in The Heights, Jersey City, New Jersey earns about $91,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is The Heights, Jersey City, New Jersey expensive?

In The Heights, Jersey City, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $576,676, and the typical rent is about $1,777 a month.

How educated are people in The Heights, Jersey City, New Jersey?

About 49.3% of adults age 25 and over in The Heights, Jersey City, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in The Heights, Jersey City, New Jersey?

About 15.8% of people in The Heights, Jersey City, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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