Crime & Safety
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Good for Families
grade B+
Health & Fitness
grade A minus
Outdoor Activities
grade A
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West Side is a neighborhood in Jersey City, New Jersey with a population of 32,967. West Side is in Hudson County. Living in West Side offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In West Side there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in West Side and residents tend to be liberal.
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Real Estate
Rent
65%
Own
35%
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West Side Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
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Based on violent and property crime rates.
Assault
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national 282.7
Murder
No data available
national 6.1
Rape
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national 40.7
Robbery
No data available
national 135.5
Burglary
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national 500.1
Theft
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national 2,042.8
Motor Vehicle Theft
No data available
national 284
Residents
Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Families with Children
37%
Master's degree or higher
11%
national 13%
Bachelor's degree
26%
national 20%
Some college or associate's degree
20%
national 29%
High school diploma or equivalent
29%
national 27%
Less than high school diploma
14%
national 11%
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I think housing is
great in my area. As I mentioned before my area has been marked as historic which has drawn a lot of Realtors and new faces, however let's be clear. You can walk just down my block and watch the dynamics of the area change (which isn't considered historic). It's almost like going into an entire different city, you go from what looks to be a middle class area to what is then very low income. The best area would have to be the downtown district which has turned into a mini NY. Often people who
can't afford NY high prices move here or deeper into the city. The worst area in the city is the Greenville section! This area is filled with low income, drugs, alcohol, proverty and crime.
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I believe people intend to live in my area for a very long time. A lot of residents I believe are lung to own than to rent. My area is very pet/family friendly ,however there needs to be events which bring neighbors and communities together. We need more block parties, fairs, and parades!
The overall experience of this area is okay because sometimes it is good and no so bad. I would choose to live here again though because I have known this area as my first home for most of its perks, like knowing people and places around in close proximity. In the future for this area, a couple of areas are starting to improve for appearance and attraction for more people to visit and see new beauty in
this area.