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Brooklyn , NY
Vs
Jersey City , NJ
Vs
Median home value -
Median household income -
Median Home Value
$1,001,700
$667,400
$635,192
Median Rent
$2,246
$2,287
$3,065
Average Travel Time To Work
41.6 mins
37.5 mins
36.0 mins
Demographics
Population - .
Median Age - .
Population
2,561,225
291,663
19,498,249
Population density
37,339
19,437
median age
37 Years
35 Years
39 Years
Age Distribution
Baby Boomers (Age 55+)
33%
27%
37%
Gen X (Age 41-55)
12%
13%
13%
Millennials (Age 20-40)
31%
39%
27%
Gen Z (Age 0-19)
24%
21%
23%
Race & Ethnicity
White
36%
24%
43%
Asian
12%
26%
12%
Black
26%
17%
15%
Two or more races
5%
4%
4%
Other Races
20%
29%
27%
Community
Single
43%
45%
38%
Married
44%
45%
48%
Divorced
8%
6%
8%
Widowed
5%
3%
5%
Educational Attianment
Master's degree
18%
24%
19%
Bachelor's degree
25%
33%
26%
Some college or associate's degree
20%
16%
20%
High school diploma or equivalent
22%
18%
23%
Less than high school diploma
15%
9%
12%
Employment
Unempolyment Rate - In comparison with the national unemployment rate, Brooklyn, NY has 33% more and Jersey City, NJ has 20% more.
Median Household Income
$76,912
$91,286
$95,220
Unemployment Rate
6%
5%
5%
Poverty Rate
19%
17%
13%
Income per capita
$47,173
$58,216
$54,000
Employment Industry
Professional / Technical
13%
15%
11%
Healthcare
19%
13%
16%
Finance
5%
11%
7%
Education
10%
8%
11%
Manufacturing
3%
6%
5%
IT Services
5%
4%
3%
Accomodation
6%
5%
6%
Wholesale
1%
3%
2%
Public Services
4%
4%
4%
Arts
4%
2%
2%
Other
12%
9%
12%
Household Income
Less Than $10000
8%
6%
6%
$10000 > $14999
5%
4%
4%
$15000 > $24999
7%
7%
6%
$25000 > $34999
7%
4%
6%
$35000 > $49999
9%
8%
8%
$50000 > $74999
14%
14%
13%
$75000 > $99999
11%
11%
11%
$100000>$149999
15%
16%
16%
$150000>$199999
9%
10%
11%
More Than $200000
16%
21%
21%
Crime and Safety Crime Index - Brooklyn, NY, Jersey City, NJ have crime indexes below the national average.
Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.
Total Crime Index
71
79
66
Chances of being a victim
71
79
66
Real Estate Homeownership Rate - In comparison with the national homeownership rate, Brooklyn, NY has 56% less and Jersey City, NJ has 57% less.
Median Home Value
$1,001,700
$667,400
$635,192
Median Rent
$2,246
$2,287
$3,065
Average Household Size
2
2
3
Property Tax
$6,002
$9,156
$9,615
Home Type
Single-Family
5%
9%
35%
Townhomes
8%
7%
7%
Small Apt. Buildings
30%
29%
17%
Apt. Complexes
56%
55%
40%
Mobile Homes
0%
0%
0%
Other
0%
0%
0%
Home Age
2014 and Later
1%
2%
1%
2010 to 2013
8%
16%
6%
2000 to 2009
6%
12%
7%
1990 to 1999
3%
5%
6%
1980 to 1989
3%
8%
8%
1970 to 1979
5%
5%
10%
1960 to 1969
10%
7%
13%
1950 to 1959
11%
8%
15%
1940 to 1949
9%
5%
8%
1939 and earlier
44%
29%
26%
Area Feel
Urban
Rural
Urabn
Home Rent by Bedroom
Condo
$2,056
$2,098
1 Bedroom
$2,475
$2,475
2 Bedroom
$2,650
$2,800
3 Bedroom
$2,800
$2,500
4 Bedroom
$3,396
$3,000
5 Bedroom or more
Home Value by Bedroom
condo
$221,316
$533,445
1 Bedroom
$177,280
$568,439
2 Bedroom
$284,175
$636,094
3 Bedroom
$329,775
$580,481
4 Bedroom
$416,654
$569,530
5 Bedroom or more
$500,013
$581,632
Occupancy Type
Home Owners
29%
28%
51%
Home Renters
71%
72%
49%
Commute
Commute to city center(Drive)
9 mins
New York
41 mins
New York
less than 5 mins
Commute to Nearest Park
Commute to University
less than 5 mins
State University of New York Downstate Medical Ctr
16 mins
Rutgers University Newark Cmps
6 mins
State University of New York Downstate Medical Ctr
Commute to Nearest Park
Commute to city center(Public Transit)
39 mins
New York, NY, USA
36 mins
New York, NY, USA
42 mins
New York, NY, USA
Average Travel Time To Work
41.6 mins
37.5 mins
36.0 mins
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