Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Jersey City

Affordability

Jersey City has 34 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 4,584 units, giving renters a range of affordable options across the city. Median rent, median income, and renter share figures are not available in our current data set for this city.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Jersey City Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 563 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Jersey City

According to Walk Score, the areas around Jersey City's assisted properties score a 93 (Walker's Paradise), a Transit Score of 71 (Excellent Transit), and a Bike Score of 60. These scores reflect walkability, transit access, and bikeability near the assisted housing locations in this city.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 53 public schools across 13 districts serve Jersey City, including 33 elementary, 6 middle, and 14 high schools. Ratings and quality vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Living in Jersey City, NJ

Jersey City sits within one of the most expensive rental markets in the country. Affordable and income-based housing can offer significant savings for eligible renters in this high-cost area.

Lease Lantern has identified 34 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with 4,584 total units across Jersey City. These include HUD-assisted, Section 8, and LIHTC developments where rents are tied to income limits rather than market rates.

• Affordable properties tracked: 34
• Total income-restricted units: 4,584

Because rents in income-based housing are calculated as a percentage of your household income, your actual rent will depend on your income and household size relative to the area median income (AMI) limits set by HUD for Hudson County.

Environmental Exposure

Of the 34 HUD-assisted properties mapped for flood risk in Jersey City, only 1 falls within a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure across this portfolio is minimal overall.