Suburban Jersey City

In this section, we have been talking about many of the factors which are of importance to those who may be interested in buying property in Jersey City. We've discussed the impact of historical themes on the development of the city in general, and what that has meant to the neighborhoods of the downtown core in particular. Those familiar with the history of Toronto condos can well understand the patterns contributing to the revitalization of the downtown core and the prices these re-imagined pieces of real estate command.

As with any major city, no matter how densely developed, there are neighborhoods in Jersey City that can be classified as suburban in nature. Similar to the homes you might find in the MLS, Durham region, listings, these homes tend to include more square footage than what you may find downtown. However, each neighborhood has its own flavor and indeed cautions, as we shall see in this article.

The most diverse of the suburban neighborhoods of Jersey City is the West Side. There are many ethnic groups living in the homes of the smaller subdivisions of this neighborhood, which in many ways is similar to what you might see if your were looking at Leaside real estate in Toronto.

Streets in these neighborhoods alternate between housing and business, which includes everything from grocery stores to the city's university. Meticulous landscapes and scenic views are common in areas such as Society Hill and the Hackensack Waterfront, both of which border the Hackensack River. These waterfront properties command high prices and are built close together, in the Victorian architectural style. In many ways, they are similar to the homes for sale North Toronto has to offer.

The neighborhood of Greenville is also worth mentioning here, but be forewarned that the low prices of real estate in this area come at a high societal cost. It is the most crime ridden part of Jersey City, although recent efforts to rejuvenate the area have cut into those numbers somewhat. Nearby areas are being slowly gentrified, or redesigned so as to appeal to a more diverse marketplace. That means newer businesses, better homes, and more police presence. The result is that this once high end neighborhood is now climbing back up the social ladder, and is an ideal spot for the working class families of the city.

Finally, The Heights is a neighborhood similar to many the world over, with structures that will look familiar to those used to Waterloo Ontario homes or those in any other middle class neighborhood on the continent. Recreational facilities, homes with beautiful views, and even a nature preserve can be found in this section of the city.