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Bayonne, NJ


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Bayonne, New Jersey

Bayonne, New Jersey, in Hudson county, is 5 miles SE of Newark, New Jersey. The city is in the Jersey City area. There are 61,842 residents in Bayonne.

The People and Families of Bayonne

In Bayonne, about 45% of adults are married. In Bayonne, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

Women are better represented than men in the city. There are a lot of senior citizens in Bayonne.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bayonne had a median family income of $52,413.

Political Inclinations

Bayonne folks tended to give their money ($5,950) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Bayonne Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Bayonne that were owner-occupied was 40%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Bayonne.

Commuting

In Bayonne, 72% of commuters drive to work. More folks in the city use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

Of Note

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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