Journal Square is where Jersey City's next chapter is being written. Once overlooked in favor of the waterfront neighborhoods, JSQ has emerged as the city's most dynamic growth corridor — a neighborhood where substantial new luxury development, improving retail and dining, and unbeatable PATH access are combining to drive appreciation that outpaces virtually every other market in Hudson County.
The Journal Square Transportation Center is the anchor — a PATH hub offering direct service to both Midtown and Downtown Manhattan, making this neighborhood exceptionally accessible for commuters. The surrounding area has attracted major residential development projects that are bringing new luxury inventory at price points that still represent genuine value compared to the established Downtown neighborhoods just a few stops away.
For buyers, Journal Square represents the clearest opportunity in today's Jersey City market: the chance to purchase in a neighborhood that is actively transforming, with the infrastructure, transit, and investment already in place to support continued appreciation. For sellers, the growing buyer demand means well-priced properties are moving with conviction.
I live in the 07306 zip code — the same zip as Journal Square — and I have watched this neighborhood evolve firsthand from my home on the Hilltop just blocks away. That perspective gives my clients a depth of local insight that goes well beyond market data. I am ready to help you make the most of what Journal Square has to offer. Reach out anytime — I am always happy to talk.
21,527 people live in Journal Square, where the median age is 38 and the average individual income is $53,390. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Journal Square, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Albert Lam Bespoke, Wildly Fit, and Flamenco Classes with Nelida Tirado.
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| Shopping | 3.6 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.32 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.8 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.38 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.08 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 3.22 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.87 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.5 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.22 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.64 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.45 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.58 miles | 15 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.81 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.65 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.1 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.75 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.43 miles | 45 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.65 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.85 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.27 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.82 miles | 26 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Journal Square has 10,034 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Journal Square do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 21,527 people call Journal Square home. The population density is 35,799.387 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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