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Jersey City, New Jersey · ZIP 07305

Jersey City — ZIP 07305

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Jersey City (07305) scores 39/100 — Below Average for Jersey City. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $535K.

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Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share21%
Property crime share79%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index54/100
Avg math proficiency21%
Avg reading proficiency38%
Schools nearby15

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100
Typical home value$535K
Median rent$2,302/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$535K

Median Rent

$2,302/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

13,976

Violent Crime

2,387

Property Crime

11,589

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Hudson County, New Jersey (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Infinity Institute06–12265
78%
97%
Academy I06–08415
72%
83%
Soaring Heights Charter SchoolKG–08272
52%
82%
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary SchoolPK–05607
21%
32%
James F. Murray SchoolPK–08642
19%
41%
Alexander D. Sullivan SchoolPK–05638
12%
22%
Innovation High School09–12301
12%
57%
Gladys Nunery SchoolPK–05251
12%
27%
Jersey City Community Charter SchoolKG–08561
9%
35%
University Academy Charter High School09–12429
8%
22%
President Barack Obama Elementary SchoolPK–08425
6%
26%
Martin Center for the ArtsPK–08359
6%
11%
Henry Snyder High School09–12729
5%
15%
Whitney M. Young Jr. SchoolPK–08623
5%
9%
Ezra L. Nolan School06–08250
4%
14%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

71,643

Median Income

$77K

Homeownership

40%

Median Age

36.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 07305 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 07305 has a school score of 54/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 07305 is approximately $535K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 07305 in Jersey City has an overall NeighborScore of 39/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.