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Bayonne, New Jersey

Introduction to Bayonne, New Jersey

Bayonne, New Jersey, in Hudson county, is 5 miles SE of Newark, New Jersey. The city is situated on a peninsula bordered by New York Bay, and the Newark Bay. It features a diverse population with prominent Italian, Polish and Irish communities. The municipality also includes a significant Hispanic population. Bergen Point and Constable Hook are communities situated in Bayonne.

Parts of the municipality are Urban Enterprise Zones. The Bayonne Bridge is one of the longest steel arch bridges in the world. The city is home to the notable Cape Liberty Cruise Port. The service sector and container port operations are significant factors for the economy. Bayonne is regarded as a residential community.

Bayonne History

The Lenni Lenape Indians were the original inhabitants. In 1609 Henry Hudson arrived in Newark Bay and claimed the region for the Netherlands. The city was named in tribute to Bayonne, France by the French Huguenot settlers. In 1654 the territory increased after a Dutch Director General provided a large number of land grants to settlers in the upper portion of the peninsula.

In 1664 the British defeated the Dutch and took control of the area. During the American Revolutionary War, British and the Colonial soldiers battled at Fort Delancy. In 1872 Standard Oil purchased land at Constable Hook and became a major employer. In 1875 Prentice Oil Company arrived at Constable Hook. Tidewater Oil Company relocated to the area.

Bayonne and nearby Attractions

  • Rutkowski Park
  • Stephen R. Gregg Hudson County Park
  • Brennan Fire Museum
  • Bayonne Community Museum
  • Liberty State Park
  • Jersey Gardens
  • Statue of Liberty
  • Ellis Island

Bayonne and nearby Activities and Entertainment

Residents enjoy the Richard L. Korpi Ice Rink. The area includes numerous fishing locations. Manhattan is less than ten minutes away which makes it convenient for residents to enjoy the activities, theatrical productions, restaurants, shopping, professional sports teams and the wide variety of entertainment located in New York City.

Bayonne Transportation

The city is served by the nearby Newark International Airport. The Bayonne Bridge connects the city to Staten Island. The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail offers transportation to New York City.

High Points

Bayonne strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyBayonne Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Bayonne Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Bayonne, NJ

Comparing Bayonne to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population85
Well-Paid Single Women75
Racial Diversity78
Well-Paid Single Men74
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better62
Median Family Income63
People Above Poverty52
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Housing Recently Built11
Affordability of Property Taxes13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime107
Low Violent Crime63
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