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Walker's paradise
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Bikeable
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The Heights is a walker’s paradise. With nearly all services and amenities close by, running errands on foot is a breeze. The area has several public transportation options, offering convenience for some routes and destinations. The Heights is a moderately bikeable area, offering some cycling infrastructure to support local rides.
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Dr. Michael Conti School
Public • PK, K-8 • 672 students
Jotham W. Wakeman No. 6 Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 598 students
Nicolas Copernicus No. 25 Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 521 students
Alfred E. Zampella No. 27 Elementary School
Public • PK, K-8 • 802 students
Christa McAuliffe School
Public • PK, K-8 • 918 students
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
Charter • PK, K-8 • 668 students
Thomas A. Edison Elementary School
Public • PK, K-6 • 839 students
Veterans Memorial School
Public • PK, K-5 • 551 students
Wallace No. 6 Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 516 students
Jotham W. Wakeman No. 6 Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 598 students
Jersey City Global Charter School
Charter • K-8 • 416 students
Nicolas Copernicus No. 25 Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 521 students
Christa McAuliffe School
Public • PK, K-8 • 918 students
Alfred E. Zampella No. 27 Elementary School
Public • PK, K-8 • 802 students
Charles E. Trefurt School
Public • PK, K-5 • 648 students
Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26
Public • PK, K-5 • 529 students
Jersey City Global Charter School
Charter • K-8 • 416 students
Christa McAuliffe School
Public • PK, K-8 • 918 students
Alfred E. Zampella No. 27 Elementary School
Public • PK, K-8 • 802 students
Franklin L Williams Ms No7
Public • 6-8 • 854 students
Palisade Avenue Between Beacon and Laidlaw Avenue
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Central Avenue at Laidlaw Avenue
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Summit Avenue at North Street
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Summit Avenue at Irving Street
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Central Avenue at Leonard Street
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Summit Avenue at Manhattan Avenue
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Central Avenue at Congress Street
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Ferry Street at Central Avenue
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Central Avenue at Thorne Street
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Palisade Avenue Between Beacon and Laidlaw Avenue
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Central Avenue at Laidlaw Avenue
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Summit Avenue at North Street
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Summit Avenue at Irving Street
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Central Avenue at Leonard Street
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Summit Avenue at Manhattan Avenue
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Central Avenue at Congress Street
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Ferry Street at Central Avenue
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Central Avenue at Thorne Street
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2nd Street
Train
9th Street–Congress Street
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El Pollo Supremo
Food
McDonald's
Food
Dahlia's Ice Cream Spot
Food
Hollywood Fried Chicken
Food
Dunkin'
Food
Subway
Food
Burger King
Food
McDonald's
Food
Papa John's
Food
Paulie's Brick House
Drinks
Fox & Crow
Drinks
El Pollo Supremo
Food
McDonald's
Food
Dahlia's Ice Cream Spot
Food
Hollywood Fried Chicken
Food
Dunkin'
Food
Subway
Food
Burger King
Food
McDonald's
Food
Papa John's
Food
Rizzo Bakery & Pizzeria
Restaurant
Anna Maria Pizzeria
Restaurant
Busy Bee Organics
Restaurant
The Franklin
Restaurant
King Szechuan Palace - Jersey City
Restaurant
Low Fidelity
Restaurant
Renato's Pizza Master
Restaurant
Mama Leona Pizza
Restaurant
Gino’s Pizzeria
Restaurant
Baldwin Liquors & Wines
Shopping
Rainbows
Shopping
Nute Juice
Shopping
Dollar Tree
Shopping
Bubbles Laundromat
Shopping
Metro Liquors
Shopping
Sprint
Shopping
Jersey Cycles
Shopping
Five Star Liquor & Deli
Shopping
C-Town
Grocery store
Stop & Shop
Grocery store
Singh's Farms
Grocery store
Angel Mini Market
Grocery store
Food Mart
Grocery store
7th Heaven Food Mart
Grocery store
99 Cent store
Grocery store
Kenny Ideal Food Market
Grocery store
7-Eleven
Grocery store
Baldwin Liquors & Wines
Shopping
Rainbows
Shopping
Nute Juice
Shopping
Dollar Tree
Shopping
Bubbles Laundromat
Shopping
Metro Liquors
Shopping
Sprint
Shopping
Jersey Cycles
Shopping
Five Star Liquor & Deli
Shopping
Exxon
Automotive
Fuel 4
Automotive
BP
Automotive
Citi Bike
Automotive
CarePoint Health Christ Hospital
Automotive
Dubow's Autobody
Automotive
7 Even
Automotive
Dunkin Donuts Parking lot
Automotive
Amin Driving School
Automotive
Exxon
Automotive
Fuel 4
Automotive
BP
Automotive
Citi Bike
Automotive
CarePoint Health Christ Hospital
Automotive
Dubow's Autobody
Automotive
7 Even
Automotive
Dunkin Donuts Parking lot
Automotive
Amin Driving School
Automotive
Christ Hospital
Healthcare
Jersey Drugs
Healthcare
ABA Pediatric Dental
Healthcare
Rite Aid
Healthcare
Skyway Motel
Hotel
Rodeway Inn
Hotel
Days Inn
Hotel
Kapricho
Personal care
Brianna's Beauty Salon
Personal care
Saint Anne's Church
Place of worship
Grace Gospel Chapel
Place of worship
Jehovah's Witness North
Place of worship
Iglesia de Dios
Place of worship
Grace Lutheran Church
Place of worship
Hope Center
Place of worship
Jersey City Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Place of worship
Congregation Mount Sinai
Place of worship
Abundant Joy Christian Center
Place of worship
FDJC Palisade Ave. Firehouse
Public service
Capital One
Public service
Chase
Public service
Jersey City Fire Dept Training Academy
Public service
USPS
Public service
JCPD North District
Public service
Fire Department of Jersey City Engine 7 Ladder 3
Public service
Jersey City Gong Club Car 26
Public service
Pershing Field Community Center
Entertainment
SW3AT Wellness
Sports
Smart Start Academy
Sports
Pershing Field Pool
Sports
Charlie Heger Ice Rink
Sports
Pershing Field Community Center
Entertainment
SW3AT Wellness
Sports
Smart Start Academy
Sports
Pershing Field Pool
Sports
Charlie Heger Ice Rink
Sports
Average utility cost in New Jersey
In New Jersey, renters typically spend around $450 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $30 for cable to $125 for electricity, depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.
Electricity
$125
$125
Gas
$94
$94
Water
$66
$66
Sewer
$95
$95
Cable
$30
$30
Internet
$40
$40
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