| Jersey City is a city in the northern part of the state of New Jersey. With a population of 240,000 it ranks in the top 100 of the largest cities in the United States. The city lies across from Manhattan in Hudson County, New Jersey. The elevation of Jersey City is about 18 feet. It is located in the Eastern Standard Time Zone. Jersey City area codes are 551 and 201.
Jersey City things to do include the Jersey City Museum, Liberty Science Center, and ferry trips to the Statue of Liberty and Liberty Island. Jersey City weather ranges from winter low temperatures of around 23 to summer high temperatures in the low 80s. Precipitation averages about four inches of rain a month. The median family income is $41,000. The closest airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Local higher education institutions include Saint Peter's College, New Jersey City University, the University of Phoenix, and Hudson County Community College. Attractions in the area include Ellis Island, The Statue of Liberty, Jersey City Museum, and Liberty Science Center. |
