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Jersey City, New Jersey · ZIP 07306

Jersey City — ZIP 07306

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Jersey City (07306) scores 41/100 — 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 $545K.

41OUT OF 100

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 index60/100
Avg math proficiency31%
Avg reading proficiency46%
Schools nearby11

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index50/100
Typical home value$545K
Median rent$2,848/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

$545K

Median Rent

$2,848/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
Liberty High School09–12193
65%
75%
Jotham W. Wakeman SchoolPK–05617
52%
58%
Jersey City Golden Door Charter SchoolPK–08662
37%
54%
Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26PK–05539
32%
52%
The Ethical Community Charter SchoolPK–08357
32%
50%
Martin Luther King Jr. SchoolPK–08752
26%
42%
Franklin L. Williams School06–08906
24%
38%
Mahatma K. Gandhi SchoolPK–08821
20%
31%
Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio SchoolPK–08320
14%
35%
William L Dickinson High School09–121,786
5%
23%
Kindle Education Public Charter School06–0787Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

54,567

Median Income

$75K

Homeownership

24%

Median Age

35.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 07306 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 07306 has a school score of 60/100. 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 07306 is approximately $545K. 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 07306 in Jersey City has an overall NeighborScore of 41/100. 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.