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The Waterfront

New Jersey · Jersey City · 21,038 residents · 0.518 sq mi
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The short version

The Waterfront is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $206,409. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 93% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $865,480. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 111% more than the Jersey City median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up The Waterfront; 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 31.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
93% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
19% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,038
Population density
40,614 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$206,409
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$127,003
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services32.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration30.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade0.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$865,480
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,456
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.1%
80.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic26.8%(5,633)
Black2.5%(527)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(1,294)
Asian59.2%(12,465)
Other5.3%(1,119)
Diversity Score71.3%(14,990)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.8%(5,633)
Black2.5%(527)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(1,294)
Asian59.2%(12,465)
Other5.3%(1,119)
Diversity Score71.3%(14,990)
Diversity Score
71
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
93.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
60.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
4.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
47.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
41.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
53.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
84.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
Female
45.5%
Foreign born
62.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
1.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
38.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Jersey City

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Places similar to The Waterfront

Eureka Valley - Dolores Heights - Castro
Pop 19,080
Tribeca-Civic Center
Pop 22,563
Pacific Palisades
Pop 23,691
Marina
Pop 16,461
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Eureka Valley - Dolores Heights - Castro
Income$220,893+7%
Home value$1,696,797+96%
Population19,080−9%
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Tribeca-Civic Center
Income$224,228+9%
Home value$2,000,001+131%
Population22,563+7%
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Pacific Palisades
Income$188,568−9%
Home value$1,996,492+131%
Population23,691+13%
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Income$212,096+3%
Home value$1,859,314+115%
Population16,461−22%
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Frequently asked

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

The Waterfront, Jersey City, New Jersey has about 21,038 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in The Waterfront, Jersey City, New Jersey earns about $206,409 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is The Waterfront, Jersey City, New Jersey expensive?

In The Waterfront, Jersey City, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $865,480, and the typical rent is about $3,456 a month.

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

About 93.5% of adults age 25 and over in The Waterfront, Jersey City, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 8.3% of people in The Waterfront, 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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