Living in Hudson County, New Jersey

Hudson County is a county in New Jersey with a population of around 674,836, part of the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA MSA metro area. The main communities are Jersey City, Union City, Bayonne.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $3,115/month, significantly above the national average, with a median home price of around $566K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.0%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 42°F) and warm summers (highs around 79°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Hudson County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 35 and a moderately educated workforce (42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.