Neighborhood
The Heights
Jersey City, New Jersey US
The Heights, Jersey City, New Jersey has a higher-risk investment profile, with a gross yield of 3.7 and prices in line with Jersey City but 88% above New Jersey. Prices have risen 7.3% over the past year, while the neighborhood carries a Red Flag score of 61. Walkability is 92, and education is in the 32nd percentile, so the strongest number is mobility while the risk reading is comparatively elevated.
AI Summary•Updated May 2026
Area
1.41 mi²
ZIP Code
07307
County
Hudson County
State
New Jersey
Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5EPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024
Verified Price · Median Sale
$839,751
YoY+7.3%
Gross Rental Yield
3.7%
Listed rent · ZORI annualized
Red Flag Index
High
61 / 100
Walkability Score
92
OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile
Education Score
32 / 100
Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy
AI Score
45
DistrictScore attractiveness · national model
The Heights Property Prices & Rental Yield
Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for The Heights, Jersey City.
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May 2026| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $839,751 | +7.3% |
| Price / Sq Ft (Verified) | $594/sqft | +13.9% |
| Asking Rent (Median) | $2,608/mo | +1.7% |
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.7% | — |
| Liquidity Score | 30 / 100 | Low |
| Homes Sold (Period) | 86 | -14.9% |
Is The Heights Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited New Jersey crime context.
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Appreciating market — +7.3% sale-price YoY
Highly walkable neighborhood — score 92/100
Active transaction volume — 86 homes sold last period
Dense amenities — 45 dining & 27 grocery options nearby
Flood risk is Very High (80/100)
Hurricane risk is Very High (80/100)
Insights are generated from The Heights's live DistrictScore metrics.
The Heights Environment & Safety
Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (New Jersey-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.
Air Quality — PM2.5
2015–20248.2 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline+15.9% since 2015
EPA 9WHO 5
20152024
Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the The Heights centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 96% of U.S. neighborhoods.
New Jersey Crime Trend
FBI UCR20132024
All crimes / 1k
Violent / 1k
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.4 | 2.2 | -4.9% |
| 2023 | 17.5 | 2.3 | +7.2% |
| 2022 | 16.6 | 2.2 | +28.0% |
| 2021 | 12.9 | 1.8 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 13.5 | 1.9 | -12.3% |
| 2019 | 15.4 | 2.1 | — |
Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; The Heights inherits the New Jersey figures.
Radon Potential
EPAZone 2
Zone 2 — Moderate potential · The Heights
EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.
Environmental Hazards
EPA / BTSSuperfund (NPL)0.4 kmVery High
Industrial odor9 nearbyVery High
Point-source screening near The Heights: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.
Walkability & Amenities in The Heights
Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.
Walkability & Amenities
OpenStreetMap POI92
Walker's Paradise
Walkability Score
27
Grocery
45
Dining
18
Schools
0
Universities
2
Hospitals
4
Pharmacies
13
Parks
2
Rail Transit
1
Coworking
POI counts are amenities within The Heights's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.
The Heights vs Jersey City vs New Jersey
How The Heights benchmarks against its city and state medians.
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Federal & New Jersey tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.
Buying as a Foreigner
US Tax & OwnershipApplies to everyone7
Capital Gains (Federal)
Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).
Property Tax
Property tax: ~1.68% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).
State Income Tax
State income tax up to 10.75%; rental income is taxed at these rates.
State Capital Gains
Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income at state rates.
Transfer Tax
Real estate transfer tax: transfer fee + mansion fee (seller-paid from FY2026).
Assessment Cap
No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.
Mansion Tax / Rent Control
Mansion fee on homes over $1M (graduated, seller-paid from FY2026).
US citizens & tax residents8
Primary-Home Exclusion
Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.
1031 Like-Kind Exchange
A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.
Depreciation Recapture
Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).
Mortgage Interest Deduction
Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).
Opportunity Zones
Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.
Rental Income (Resident)
Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.
Homestead Exemption
No homestead exemption: no creditor protection and no homestead property-tax break.
1031 State Conformity
The state conforms to the federal 1031 like-kind exchange rules.
Foreign buyers (non-residents)5
FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)
FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.
Non-Resident Capital Gains
Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.
Non-Resident Rental Tax
Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).
Estate Tax (Non-Resident)
Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.
ITIN Requirement
Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.
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The Heights Real Estate FAQ
The Heights, Jersey City, New Jersey shows a mixed profile based on the numbers provided. Gross yield is 3.7, prices are in line with Jersey City and 88% above New Jersey, and values are up 7.3% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 61, with walkability of 92.
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