Name: Zip Code 07304
Address: Jersey City

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 07304 offers excellent transportation options, including an extensive bicycling network and nearby rapid transit stations connected to the light rail, along with multiple bus lines and easy highway access. The neighborhood boasts numerous dining choices and specialty grocery stores in close proximity, making daily errands convenient. Educational institutions, both public and private, are readily accessible within this area. Its streets bustle with activity while maintaining a generally peaceful atmosphere. Residents benefit from the presence of about ten green spaces nearby for relaxation. Housing options range from duplexes to spacious apartments and single detached homes, providing a diverse selection for various preferences.

Characteristics

Transportation

Zip Code 07304 provides home buyers with the choice between several modes of transportation. Owing to various nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail and Newark - Harrison Shuttle Train, and approximately 20 nearby bus lines, the transit service in this area is reasonably good. Zip Code 07304 is also an extremely pleasant area for pedestrians; most common errands can be run without a car, and numerous businesses are close at hand. Zip Code 07304 is rather suited for cycling as there are a good number of bike lanes.

Services

Property owners in Zip Code 07304 will value that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short distance away. Bergen Avenue is among the best streets for food stores. In addition, owing to 400-odd restaurants and cafes in Zip Code 07304, there is usually a place to get a meal or beverage just around the corner. It is also a short trip to a very good selection of clothing stores. Concerning education, both primary and secondary schools are very easy to get to as a pedestrian from most properties for sale in Zip Code 07304. Residents have the option of public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level.

Character

Zip Code 07304 has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Zip Code 07304 is reasonably good for those who prefer a quiet atmosphere, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue, however noise can be bothersome closer to one of the railway lines. Public green spaces, including Lincoln Park and Thomas M. Gerrity Athletic Complex, are very well-located and there are over 50 of them close by for residents to relax in, which makes it very easy to access them. Lastly, this area has many streets for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Despite the fact that there is a poor selection of entertainment venues, the streets are almost always busy with people, and places to go out at night are well-spread throughout the area.

Car friendly5.2

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly6.8

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly10.0

Exceptional number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost always practical

Transit friendly7.4

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Restaurants8.8

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries9.4

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping8.4

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes8.8

Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Quiet7.2

Few sources of noise nearby