Jackson Homes 55+ Community
100 Jackson Ave,
Carteret, NJ 07008
$2,011 - 2,877 | 1-2 Beds
Carteret
Carteret, NJ
Area Guide
Be in the Center of It All
Commutes
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Walkable
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Shopping
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Restaurants
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Riverfront
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Outdoors
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Located directly across the Arthur Kill from Staten Island, Carteret was once part of the Woodbridge Township. It became the borough of Roosevelt in 1906 and was renamed Carteret in 1922. This popular community is bordered by the Rahway River to the north, Arthur Kill to the east, and the Ernest L. Oros Wildlife Preserve to the west. Due to its central location, the borough bills itself as the "Center of it All."
Residents enjoy a fantastic location and beautiful parks. Carteret Waterfront Park has a fishing pier and access to two hiking trails: Danielle's Garden Trail and the Waterfront Fitness Trail. Shopping in Carteret is plentiful -- the brick-paved sidewalks and outdoor cafes along Washington Avenue provide historic charm and locally-owned businesses, while the shops and restaurants along Roosevelt Avenue have a more modern feel. With just 22 miles to Manhattan, 10 miles to Newark, and 70 miles to Philadelphia, residents can easily commute to nearby cities. Mass transit is available to make the trips even easier.
Rent Trends
As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Carteret, NJ is $1,540 for a studio, $2,052 for one bedroom, $2,492 for two bedrooms, and $2,962 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carteret has decreased by -1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,052/month
839 Sq Ft
House
$3,239/month
1,214 Sq Ft
Transportation
53
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
30
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
43
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-4
578 Students
4
Public
Grades 5-6
553 Students
4
Pvt. Nicholas Minue Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-4
508 Students
4
Public
Grades PK-4
438 Students
2
Public
Grades 9-12
1,089 Students
2
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Liberty State Park
- Hawk Rise Sanctuary
- Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
- William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge
- Freshkills Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- Laguardia
