South Street 103, Jersey City

Scores

Safety by day 8/10, at night 6/10.

About The Heights

A hilly, residential neighborhood on the Palisades with tree-lined blocks, older homes and apartments, skyline views, local shops, parks, and a slower pace than downtown Jersey City.

Good for

• families
• solo travelers
• first-time visitors
• long stays
• public transport users

Less suited to

• nightlife seekers
• luxury travelers
• drivers

Watch out for

• Street-to-street conditions vary; some blocks are quieter and more residential than others.
• Access to transit often requires walking to hilltop stations, stairs, or uphill routes.
• It is more neighborhood residential than a major nightlife or late-night dining zone.

Sources

• The Heights in Jersey City, NJ
• Is The Heights a Good Place To Live in Jersey City NJ?
• A Historical Walking Tour of Jersey City Heights
• The Heights - Jersey City, NJ
• The Heights (Jersey City Heights) neighborhood in Jersey City, New Jersey (NJ), 07306, 07307 detailed profile

Getting around

• Central Avenue at South Street Bus, 20 m
• Central Avenue at Thorne Street Bus, 90 m
• Central Avenue at Bowers Street Bus, 200 m
• Summit Avenue at South Street Bus, 200 m
• Central Avenue at Congress Street Bus, 210 m