The Town FilesBayonne, New Jersey
City in Hudson County · population 71,686 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $460,100
- Household income
- $83,887
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 32 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 38.3
Bayonne is a city of 71,686 people in Hudson County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $460,100, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks more walkable than 97% of New Jersey towns, better transit than 97% of New Jersey towns, more vibrant than 95% of New Jersey towns.
How Bayonne ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bayonne is worth $460,100, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 5.5 times the median household income of $83,887, which is more affordable than 12% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,682 a month. 36.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bayonne | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $460,100 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,682 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $83,887 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.5× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 36.2% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Bayonne
| People | Bayonne | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.7% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 23.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.6% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.4% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 3.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 31.0% | — |
| Work from home | 14.3% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 33.7 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.4% | 94.6% |
Weather in Bayonne
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 25.5°F. About 46.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 31.5 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 28 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 80 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bayonne since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on August 8, 2007 about 5.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 16, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 28, 2019.
Severe weather in Hudson County since 1996
Hudson County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
| March 14, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4264: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Hudson County
Hudson County had 273,729 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $94,901 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Bayonne itself the ACS puts it at 5.4%.
Public schools in Bayonne
69 public schools with 51,262 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORT HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 3,984 | 16.8 |
| NEW DORP HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 3,011 | 13.3 |
| SUSAN E WAGNER HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,841 | 15.2 |
| Bayonne High School | 9-12 | 2,832 | 12.7 |
| CURTIS HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,256 | 14.2 |
| PORT RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,746 | 11.9 |
| MICHAEL J PETRIDES SCHOOL (THE) | PK-12 | 1,429 | 13.4 |
| STATEN ISLAND TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,404 | 19.2 |
| William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 | PK-8 | 1,235 | 13.3 |
| IS 51 EDWIN MARKHAM | 6-8 | 1,104 | 11.9 |
| PS/IS 104 FORT HAMILTON SCHOOL (THE) | K-8 | 1,097 | 16.9 |
| PS 102 BAYVIEW (THE) | K-5 | 1,071 | 12.3 |
Towns near Bayonne
- Jersey City, NJ4.1 mi · 292,449 people · home $566,900
- Elizabeth, NJ4.4 mi · 137,298 people · home $449,300
- Newark, NJ5.4 mi · 311,549 people · home $373,700
- Harrison, NJ6.0 mi · 19,450 people · home $505,800
- Kearny, NJ6.2 mi · 41,999 people · home $459,400
- Hillside, NJ6.6 mi · 22,456 people · home $397,400
- East Newark, NJ6.8 mi · 2,594 people · home $470,300
- Linden, NJ7.0 mi · 43,738 people · home $419,700
Bayonne questions
Is Bayonne, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bayonne scores better for retirees than 18% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 3%. 15.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.3).
How much does a house cost in Bayonne?
The median owner-occupied home in Bayonne is valued at $460,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $83,887, so homes cost about 5.5 times income. Median rent is $1,682 a month.
What is the weather like in Bayonne?
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 25.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.6 inches of precipitation a year and 31.5 inches of snow.
Does Bayonne get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bayonne since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on August 8, 2007. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)