Jersey City
New Jersey’s second-largest city combines a major Hudson River skyline with distinct neighborhoods, deep immigrant communities, universities, arts, parks, transit, local shopping and one of the state’s broadest dining scenes.
City Overview
Jersey City is the seat of Hudson County and had 292,449 residents in the 2020 Census.
Downtown, Newport, Journal Square, India Square, The Heights, Bergen-Lafayette, Greenville and West Side each have distinct commercial and residential identities.
Four PATH stations, Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, ferries, buses and major road links connect the city with Manhattan and the rest of North Jersey.
Neighborhoods & Identity
Waterfront offices and towers, historic brownstone districts, Grove Street, Exchange Place, Newport Centre and extensive transit.
Major PATH/bus hub, rapid residential growth, Bergen Square and one of the region’s most important South Asian commercial districts.
Central and Palisade avenues, Pershing Field, Reservoir 3, Riverview-Fisk Park and a dense independent-business district.
Historic neighborhoods, Berry Lane and Lincoln parks, NJCU, light rail, community shopping corridors and diverse housing.
Parks, Culture & Major Attractions
Waterfront promenades, CRRNJ Terminal, Empty Sky Memorial and ferry access to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
222 Jersey City Boulevard · major science museum and planetarium.
888 Newark Avenue · contemporary-arts complex with exhibitions, studios and collections.
54 Journal Square Plaza · landmark 1929 theater undergoing major restoration.
Community Institutions
Jersey City’s houses of worship, cemeteries and funeral homes belong in the community guide rather than the commercial Business & Shopping directory.
St. Peter’s Church, St. Aedan’s, Old Bergen Church, Congregation B’nai Jacob and many other congregations reflect the city’s long religious diversity.
Historic burial grounds and cemetery sites are part of the city’s community history; visitors should verify access before visiting.
Jersey City has multiple neighborhood funeral homes serving its communities; these are treated as community institutions under NJTGO standards.
Schools, Colleges & Healthcare
Large urban district serving students across the city.
New Jersey City University, Saint Peter’s University and Hudson County Community College all have major Jersey City campuses.
355 Grand Street · 201-915-2000 · acute-care hospital and regional medical center.