Colgate Center

Jersey City, NJ

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Colgate Center - Jersey City, NJ

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This historic neighborhood will keep a smile on your face

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As its name implies, Colgate Center is home to the Colgate Clock, a historical landmark marking the former site of the Colgate-Palmolive headquarters. This historic district is now home to office buildings in towering skyscrapers, luxury high-rise apartments with views of the Hudson River, diverse restaurants, and more. Colgate Center neighbors Paulus Hook and Downtown Jersey City, giving residents access to ever more shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Enjoy salty breezes and scenic views at one of the waterfront parks nearby like J. Owen Grundy Park, which boasts an excellent view of the New York City skyline and offers a pavilion for festivals and other special events. Great for commuters, Colgate Center is only a 30-minute drive away from New York City.

Transportation

94

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

82

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

57

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Liberty Landing Marina
  • Liberty Science Center
  • Ellis Island National Monument
  • Battery Park
  • Castle Clinton National Monument

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • Laguardia

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.