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About
Life in Bayonne
Bayonne offers an interesting middle ground for people seeking proximity to New York City without Manhattan prices. You're looking at a 34-minute average commute, which is manageable for accessing Newark, Jersey City, and points beyond. The city has real walkability along the waterfront—the HudsonRiver Waterfront Walkway and RiverWalk offer access to parks and views, though you're not living in a recreation destination.
Bayonne at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Foreign-Born
31.0%
Broadband Internet
92.4%
of households
Population Growth
+4.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics31.0% foreign-born, most often from Egypt
Who lives in Bayonne: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bayonne, the largest foreign-born group is from Egypt (22.8%), and 19.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.1%
of residents
65 and Older
15.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.4%
of households
Married Couples
37.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.46
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for NJ
Rent, home values, and income in Bayonne
Rent and home values here are close to the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
36.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1954
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $588,256 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts above NJ average
Unemployment in Bayonne
Unemployment in Bayonne is 1 percentage points higher than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Bayonne Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute33.7 min avg
How Bayonne residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bayonne, most residents drive alone to work (51%), and 48% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Major hub23.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 16% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bayonne runs 16% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
275.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,208.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bayonne Police Department
Natural DisastersFlash Flood most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hudson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hudson County, which includes Bayonne, the most common type is flash flood, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Winter Weather | $3,500 |
| 2024 | 9 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2023 | 5 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 6 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 14 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2020 | 11 | Flash Flood | $103,000 |
| 2019 | 14 | Winter Weather | $67,000 |
| 2018 | 14 | Flash Flood | $53,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hudson County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hudson County, which includes Bayonne, is typically good — 261 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
261
per year
Moderate Days
101
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Hudson County, county-wide
Climate84°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bayonne has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.6"
Annual Snowfall
31.5"
Hot Days/Year
28
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
80
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 26°F | 3.42" |
| Feb | 43°F | 27°F | 2.98" |
| Mar | 51°F | 34°F | 4.13" |
| Apr | 63°F | 44°F | 3.87" |
| May | 73°F | 54°F | 3.97" |
| Jun | 82°F | 64°F | 4.34" |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 4.66" |
| Aug | 85°F | 68°F | 4.15" |
| Sep | 78°F | 61°F | 3.82" |
| Oct | 66°F | 49°F | 3.79" |
| Nov | 55°F | 39°F | 3.33" |
| Dec | 45°F | 31°F | 4.14" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 1.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bayonne
Bayonne has 1 hospital, averaging 1.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
1.0 / 5
Carepoint Health - Bayonne Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Richmond University Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.1 mi away · Staten Island
Jersey City Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.8 mi away · Jersey City
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.5 mi away · Elizabeth
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bayonne
Bayonne's student/teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 39.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
39.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bayonne (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 28,663 students · in-state tuition $65,622 · 89% graduate · median earnings $90,957 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
6.3 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 18,623 students · in-state tuition $5,170 · 33% graduate · median earnings $47,784 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 16,289 students · in-state tuition $7,382 · 59% graduate · median earnings $70,502 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 16,154 students · in-state tuition $7,462 · 72% graduate · median earnings $83,742 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY New York City College of Technology
6.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 13,580 students · in-state tuition $7,332 · 32% graduate · median earnings $57,019 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 12,505 students · in-state tuition $7,340 · 58% graduate · median earnings $69,594 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: National Parks of New York Harbor, 3 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bayonne
Bayonne has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being National Parks of New York Harbor (3 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
National Parks of New York Harbor
National Park Site
3 mi awayEllis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
4 mi awayStatue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument
4 mi awayGovernors Island National Monument
National Monument
5 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
6 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
6 mi awayFederal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
6 mi awayLower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site
7 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bayonne
Bayonne Free Public Library
697 Avenue C, Bayonne
Cities Near Bayonne
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Bayonne FAQ
Is Bayonne, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Bayonne's median rent is $1,682/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $83,887/year. Median home value is $460,100.
Is Bayonne, New Jersey safe?⌄
Bayonne's violent crime rate was 275 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1209 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bayonne, New Jersey?⌄
Bayonne has an unemployment rate of 6.2%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bayonne, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Bayonne is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,682/month and median household income is $83,887/year. The median home value is $460,100. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bayonne, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Bayonne is 34 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from