Harsimus

Jersey City, NJ

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Harsimus - Jersey City, NJ

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An urban community in Historic Downtown Jersey City

Urban Restaurants Great Location Convenient Upscale

An urban community nestled in Historic Downtown Jersey City, Harsimus sits along Newark Avenue, where you’ll find an array of local restaurants, cafes, and bars. From the family-style seafood at Just BeClaws to the wide selection of house-made ice creams at Torico, there’s something for everyone in this downtown neighborhood. Several light rail stations sit nearby, making commuting around Jersey City simple. Harsimus is considered an upscale community, offering luxury rentals and high-rise apartment buildings. Locals enjoy easy access to the shopping options at Newport Centre and the views of Manhattan from Liberty State Park.

Transportation

100

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.

79

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • Laguardia

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Methodology

† 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.