How many bedrooms do homes in Jersey City, NJ have?
In Jersey City, NJ, 38.9% of homes are studios or one-bedrooms and 28.3% have three or more bedrooms (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The most common size is 2 bedrooms, 32.9% of homes.
Figures last updated on .
- Studio or 1 bedroom
- 38.9%
- 3 or more bedrooms
- 28.3% (±1.2 points)
- Most common
- 2 bedrooms
Homes in Jersey City by bedroom count
| Bedrooms | Jersey City | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 8.7% (±0.7 points) | 7.6% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 30.2% (±1.1 points) | 28.7% | 14.1% | 10.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.9% (±1.0 points) | 35.7% | 25.6% | 25.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 21.8% (±1.0 points) | 21.6% | 31.5% | 38.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 4.7% (±0.5 points) | 4.6% | 19.6% | 17.5% |
| 5 or more bedrooms | 1.8% (±0.3 points) | 1.8% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
In Jersey City, the share of homes with three or more bedrooms is not measurably different from Hudson County (28.0%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (57.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (61.1%).
Homes with 3 or more bedrooms in places near Jersey City
| Place | Distance | Homes with 3 or more bedrooms | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey City | — | 28.3% (±1.2 points) | — |
| Hoboken | 3.0 mi | 17.2% (±1.8 points) | Lower |
| Bayonne | 4.1 mi | 38.9% (±2.6 points) | Higher |
| Kearny Town | 4.2 mi | 45.1% (±3.5 points) | Higher |
| Union City | 4.2 mi | 20.5% (±2.3 points) | Lower |
| Weehawken Township | 4.6 mi | 27.3% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Secaucus Town | 4.9 mi | 32.5% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Town | 5.1 mi | 26.1% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newark | 5.7 mi | 36.6% (±1.5 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hoboken, NJ (17.2%), Union City, NJ (20.5%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bayonne, NJ (38.9%), Kearny Town, NJ (45.1%), Newark, NJ (36.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes with 3 or more bedrooms across Hudson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes with 3 or more bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kearny Town | 45.1% (±3.5 points) |
| 2 | East Newark Borough | 42.6% (±12.3 points) |
| 3 | Bayonne | 38.9% (±2.6 points) |
| 4 | Secaucus Town | 32.5% (±4.5 points) |
| 5 | North Bergen Township | 30.8% (±3.1 points) |
| 6 | Jersey City | 28.3% (±1.2 points) |
| 7 | Weehawken Township | 27.3% (±5.2 points) |
| 8 | Guttenberg Town | 26.9% (±6.1 points) |
| 9 | Harrison Town | 26.1% (±4.6 points) |
| 10 | Union City | 20.5% (±2.3 points) |
| 11 | West New York Town | 19.3% (±2.4 points) |
| 12 | Hoboken | 17.2% (±1.8 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Jersey City
What is the most common home size in Jersey City?
The most common size is 2 bedrooms, 32.9% of homes in Jersey City, NJ.
How many studios and one-bedroom homes are in Jersey City?
38.9% of homes in Jersey City have one bedroom or none.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Jersey City city, Hudson County, New Jersey (county subdivision:36000, in state:34 county:017).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0039PE, DP04_0039PM, DP04_0040PE, DP04_0040PM, DP04_0041PE, DP04_0041PM, DP04_0042PE, DP04_0042PM, DP04_0043PE, DP04_0043PM, DP04_0044PE, DP04_0044PM
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