Hilltop

Jersey City, NJ

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Hilltop - Jersey City, NJ

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A charming urban neighborhood only four miles west of New York City

Urban Commuter Great Location Charming

The Hilltop neighborhood features red-brick apartment buildings and longstanding homes that give the area a unique charm. Hilltop sits adjacent to Historic Downtown Jersey City, so residents have unbeatable access to everything this bustling city has to offer. From views of the Hudson River from the Waterfront neighborhood to famous eateries like Carlo’s Bakery, residents of Hilltop have it all. Rentals in town range from affordable to upscale, so there’s something for every renter and budget. Small businesses, public schools, and shopping centers like Newport Centre sit nearby, making Hilltop a convenient place to put down roots. Hilltop sits just four miles west of New York City, making it the ideal urban area for commuters.

Transportation

95

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

80

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

56

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
  • 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.