General Info

Boasting one of the most diverse populations in the United States, Jersey City is host to an array of ethnicities and cultures. Living up to its legacy as a Tapestry of Nations, the City is composed of substantial communities of Jewish, Italian, Cuban, Filipino, Polish, Indian, Irish, Puerto Rican, Dominican, African, Arab, and Asian decent. With the historic Ellis Island within its borders, it is not surprising that Jersey City has become renowned for her diversity. Jersey City's ideal location and close proximity to New York City has also contributed to the development of its own impressive skyline. This includes the Goldman Sachs building, which stands at an impressive 238 meters granting it a distinction as one of the 200 Tallest Buildings in the World. Transportation is readily available here with a 24-hour PATH Train service, the NY/NJ Waterway, the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail system, and major highways such as the NJ Turnpike. Jersey City's economic sphere is now one of the fastest-growing as Fortune-500 corporations such as Chase Manhattan Bank, Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch, Charles Schwab, and others continue to bring their businesses to our area. Notwithstanding all the present improvements, Jersey City's most protected investment is in its actual future - our children. As such, the city is filled with numerous academic institutions. A tribute to higher education, Jersey City is home to the, and Hudson County Community College. The University of Phoenix and Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey also have locations within the city.