Economy & Jobs — Jersey City, New Jersey

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$97,710
Estimated 2026~$108,000
Per Capita Income$57,746
Poverty Rate15.6%
Unemployment Rate5.5%
In Labor Force166,832

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Professional21.0%
Education Healthcare19.1%
Finance Insurance15.1%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Full Service Restaurants635
Fast Food579
Physician Offices409
Child Day Care270
Dental Offices264
Grocery Stores243
Law Offices237
Coffee Shops227
Beauty Salons225
Liquor Stores188
Real Estate Offices173
Convenience Stores147
Auto Repair134
Commercial Banks133
Insurance Agencies99
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.