The Heights, Jersey City, NJ Employment

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21%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
29%
Household income NAT. AVG.
34%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexThe HeightsJersey CityNew Jersey
Income per capita$36,161$44,761$37,538
Median household income$71,342$76,444$73,702
Median income owner occupied$0$113,086$97,281
Median income renter occupied$0$62,986$42,169
Median earnings male$55,126$55,336$47,369
Median earnings female$41,712$41,805$32,116
Unemployment rate3.1%3.7%5.2%
Poverty leveln/a15.7%10.9%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in The Heights is 21% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in The Heights is 29% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in The Heights is 34% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in The Heights is 100% lower than the national average

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      $50,957 $76,444 $152,888
      City
      $49,129 $73,702 $147,404
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      The Heights median earnings by income bracket

      The Heights employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry7.2%7.2%
      Manufacturing sector5.5%5.5%
      Financial & insurance services7.6%7.6%
      Wholesale & retail services14.4%14.4%
      Public administration2.1%2.1%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities12.5%12.5%
      Education, health & social services9.6%9.6%
      Other36.8%36.8%

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      City Population Household Income National Avg.
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      Glen Ridge, NJ7,583$211,091281.6%
      Pelham Manor, NY5,535$190,427244.2%
      Jersey City, NJ262,652$76,44438.2%

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      Source: The The Heights, Jersey City, NJ employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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