Who moves to Jersey City, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Hudson County, NJ, home of Jersey City, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 39,562from other US counties
- Moved out
- 50,074to other US counties
- Net
- −10,512more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 425tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| New York County, NY | 5,068 |
| Bergen County, NJ | 3,312 |
| Kings County, NY | 2,859 |
| Essex County, NJ (Newark) | 2,673 |
| Queens County, NY (New York) | 2,291 |
| Middlesex County, NJ | 1,362 |
| Union County, NJ (Elizabeth) | 1,248 |
| Bronx County, NY | 1,210 |
| Passaic County, NJ (Paterson) | 897 |
| Morris County, NJ | 891 |
| Monmouth County, NJ | 789 |
| Somerset County, NJ | 518 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Bergen County, NJ | 6,721 |
| Essex County, NJ (Newark) | 4,661 |
| Union County, NJ (Elizabeth) | 3,078 |
| Middlesex County, NJ | 3,074 |
| New York County, NY | 2,097 |
| Morris County, NJ | 1,779 |
| Kings County, NY | 1,524 |
| Passaic County, NJ (Paterson) | 1,493 |
| Monmouth County, NJ | 1,370 |
| Queens County, NY (New York) | 1,226 |
| Somerset County, NJ | 916 |
| Bronx County, NY | 631 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 13,185 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in New Jersey and 26,377 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 427 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 372 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL (Miami) | 320 |
| Middlesex County, MA (Cambridge) | 307 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 305 |
| Santa Clara County, CA (San Jose) | 267 |
| Suffolk County, MA (Boston) | 264 |
| Broward County, FL (Fort Lauderdale) | 163 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County, FL (Miami) | 540 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 445 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 378 |
| Broward County, FL (Fort Lauderdale) | 355 |
| Santa Clara County, CA (San Jose) | 334 |
| Hillsborough County, FL (Tampa) | 314 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 307 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 290 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Jersey City come from?
Most people moving into Hudson County, NJ come from nearby counties, led by New York County, NY (5,068 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Los Angeles County, CA.
Where do people leaving Jersey City move to?
The top destination is Bergen County, NJ (6,721 people). Farther away, the most popular is Miami-Dade County, FL.
Are more people moving to Jersey City or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 39,562 people moved into Hudson County, NJ from elsewhere in the US and 50,074 moved out, a net loss of 10,512 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Jersey City with any city it trades people with, like Jersey City vs Los Angeles, Jersey City vs Chicago, Jersey City vs Miami, Jersey City vs Cambridge.
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Jersey City.