What are the schools like in Bayonne, NJ?

Bayonne is served primarily by Bayonne School District. The district operates 11 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Bayonne?

The median household income in Bayonne, NJ is $80,044 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.

What is the weather like in Bayonne, NJ?

Bayonne has an average high temperature of 40.0°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.5 inches.

Bayonne, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bayonne, NJ affordable or expensive?

Bayonne's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bayonne is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $413,100 and the median rent is $1,474 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bayonne, NJ?

Bayonne has a violent crime rate of 300.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1307.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bayonne, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Bayonne is a mid-sized city of 70,497 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $80,044 and a 6.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Bayonne stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bayonne is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bayonne city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Bayonne's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bayonne costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bayonne, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$413,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,474	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	39.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,044	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Bayonne's violent crime rate is 300.0 per 100,000 residents — 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

300.0 /100k

Property Crime

1307.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bayonne is served primarily by Bayonne School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bayonne, NJ	National Avg
School District	Bayonne School District	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bayonne sees average highs of 40.0°F in January and 86.9°F in July, with 46.6 inches of annual precipitation and 31.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bayonne, NJ
Average High — January	40.0°F
Average High — July	86.9°F
Annual Precipitation	46.6"
Annual Snowfall	31.5"

Demographics

Metric	Bayonne, NJ	National Avg
Population	70,497	—
Median Age	38.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	54.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	20.7%	18.9%
Asian	10.4%	6.3%
Under 18	23.0%	22.2%
65 and over	14.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Jersey City, NJ 4 mi Elizabeth, NJ 4 mi Newark, NJ 5 mi Harrison, NJ 6 mi Kearny, NJ 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Bayonne

Bayonne, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07002

Bayonne vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bayonne, NJ affordable or expensive?

Bayonne's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bayonne roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $413,100 and median rent is $1,474/month.

What is the crime rate in Bayonne, NJ?

Bayonne's violent crime rate is 300.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1307.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bayonne?

Public schools in Bayonne are operated by Bayonne School District. The district has 11 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 38.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bayonne, NJ a good place to live?

Bayonne, NJ has a population of 70,497, a median household income of $80,044, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bayonne?

Bayonne averages 40.0°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.6 inches with about 31.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bayonne?

Bayonne, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07002.

What is the population of Bayonne?

The population of Bayonne, New Jersey is 70,497 with a median age of 38.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bayonne?

Key numbers for living in Bayonne: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $413,100, median household income $80,044, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bayonne side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.