Neighborhoods

Hudson County Neighborhoods Guide

Explore all 12 municipalities — from the Gold Coast waterfront to the Palisades cliffs, each with its own character and community

All 12 municipalities

Every Hudson County municipality brings a distinct rhythm, history, and sense of place.

Jersey City

The Sixth Borough

Population: ~292k
Area: 21.1 sq mi

Known for

Gold Coast
Journal Square
Diversity

Hoboken

Mile Square City

Population: ~60k
Area: 1.3 sq mi

Known for

Waterfront
Frank Sinatra birthplace
Nightlife

Bayonne

The Peninsula City

Population: ~74k
Area: 11.1 sq mi

Known for

Military history
Waterfront
Tight-knit community

Union City

Embroidery Capital

Population: ~70k
Area: 1.3 sq mi

Known for

Cuban culture
Density
Vibrant Latin community

West New York

The Heights

Population: ~53k
Area: 1.3 sq mi

Known for

Palisades views
Latin culture
Waterfront

North Bergen

Gateway to the Palisades

Population: ~62k
Area: 5.6 sq mi

Known for

Palisades Park
Shopping
Diverse community

Kearny

Soccer Town USA

Population: ~42k
Area: 10.2 sq mi

Known for

Scottish heritage
Industrial history
Sports

Secaucus

The Meadowlands

Population: ~21k
Area: 6.5 sq mi

Known for

Outlet shopping
Meadowlands
Logistics hub

Weehawken

The Dueling Grounds

Population: ~15k
Area: 1.5 sq mi

Known for

Hamilton-Burr duel site
Palisades views
Waterfront

Guttenberg

Most Densely Populated

Population: ~12k
Area: 0.2 sq mi

Known for

Palisades views
Small-town feel
Waterfront access

Harrison

The Town of Harrison

Population: ~18k
Area: 1.3 sq mi

Known for

Red Bulls Arena
Transit hub
Revitalization

East Newark

The Smallest Borough

Population: ~2.5k
Area: 0.1 sq mi

Known for

Tight-knit community
Historic character
Industrial roots

Waterfront corridor

Gold Coast spotlight

The Gold Coast connects Jersey City, Hoboken, Weehawken, and West New York along the Hudson River. It pairs waterfront parks and skyline views with quick Manhattan access, lively dining, and a mix of established blocks and new development.

Jersey City
Hoboken
Weehawken
West New York

Quick compare

A practical at-a-glance look at population, size, transit access, and how each municipality feels on foot.

Municipality	Population	Area	Transit access	Walkability
Jersey City	~292k	21.1 sq mi	PATH, light rail, ferry	Highly walkable neighborhoods
Hoboken	~60k	1.3 sq mi	PATH, light rail, ferry	Very walkable throughout
Bayonne	~74k	11.1 sq mi	Light rail, buses	Walkable town centers
Union City	~70k	1.3 sq mi	Buses, nearby light rail	Dense and highly walkable
West New York	~53k	1.3 sq mi	Buses, ferry access	Walkable urban streets
North Bergen	~62k	5.6 sq mi	Buses, light rail access	Varies by neighborhood
Kearny	~42k	10.2 sq mi	PATH access, buses	Walkable town centers
Secaucus	~21k	6.5 sq mi	NJ Transit, buses	Car-friendly with walkable pockets
Weehawken	~15k	1.5 sq mi	Ferry, buses, light rail	Compact and walkable
Guttenberg	~12k	0.2 sq mi	Buses, ferry access	Very walkable and compact
Harrison	~18k	1.3 sq mi	PATH, NJ Transit	Walkable near transit
East Newark	~2.5k	0.1 sq mi	Buses, nearby PATH	Small and walkable