Jersey City Ranks In Top 100 Best Places To Live In U.S.: Report

JERSEY CITY, NJ — Jersey City made it on the top 100 best places to live in the U.S., according to a recent report from Niche. Jersey City was also ranked in the top 20 on Niche's list for Best Cities for Young Professionals.

Niche analyzes and ranks factors such as livability, crime rates, the housing market and trends, schools, employment and access to other amenities and resources. Rankings are based on city data from the U.S. Census, FBI, BLS and CDC.

Jersey City was ranked 78 on the list for best places to live in the U.S. and ranked 17 on the list for best cities for young professionals. The overall Niche grade for the city was an A- with high rankings in diversity in both the suburbs and in cities.

The Niche description of the city reads:

"Jersey City is in Hudson County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Jersey City offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Jersey City there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Jersey City and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Jersey City are above average."

States like New York, Oregon, Hawaii, are less visible on the list, Travel + Leisure reports. As people consider where to relocate or travel after this past year and working from home, this list features the ideal destinations for professionals, families and retirees.

The latest report on best places to live in the country also considers the cost of living, commute, nightlife and walkability. These elements played a big role in decision-making due to the pandemic and shifts in living, working and commuting over the last year, according to the company.
"In the past year, many people have become more mobile than ever before," Luke Skurman, CEO and founder of Niche, said in a statement.

"Especially if they're able to work remotely, people are asking themselves where they really want to live," Skurman said. "Our rankings are designed to help our users find the next place they want to call home based on their unique priorities. For families, we know schools are an important factor. In addition to the Best Places to Live rankings, our comprehensive school profiles and school rankings are very valuable for families looking to make a move."

See the full list of 2021 Best Cities to Live in America.

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Patch reporter Nicole Charky contributed to this report.