Chinatown Neighborhood
Is Chinatown a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe2327
Medium1969
Low2527
Other4638
178 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape43
Child involved57
Assault84
Other39
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded near East Houston Street and Suffolk Street for a medical incident involving a second patient with a burn. Additional EMS units and a spare bus were requested to support the response. | E Houston St & Suffolk St, New York, NY 10002 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported they would stop by a location on Ogden Avenue in Jersey City to check on a possible disorderly person. | Ogden Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07307 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a missing person call near Dwight Street in Jersey City after a woman reported her child's father and a minor missing since the previous evening. The adult man and young daughter were later reported to have returned home, and the caller canceled the complaint. | Dwight St, Jersey City, NJ 07305 | Missing Person |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical and domestic-related call occurred near Greene Street involving a person at an apartment. A third-party caller reported texting from the location about a domestic issue without mention of weapons. | Greene St, Jersey City, NJ 07302 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a restaurant parking lot near Route 440 in Jersey City for a reported assault, where a caller said a homeless man wearing a white shirt punched them in the face about 10 minutes earlier and wanted to file a report. | Hudson Mall, 701 NJ-440, Jersey City, NJ 07304 | Assault Report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were dispatched to a location near Virginia Avenue for a possible heart problem on the first floor. | Virginia Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS are dispatched to a possible unconscious person at a location on Central Ave in Jersey City. | Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible break in report on the second floor of a building on Lincoln Street between Milton and Summit in Jersey City. A third party caller reported someone might be trying to break in, but officers found the upstairs door locked and first floor residents reported hearing no one upstairs. | Lincoln St 2nd floor, Jersey City, NJ 07307 | Break-In |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, units are responding to a report of a person down at the intersection of Grove Street and Mercer Street, with EMS notified. | Mercer St & Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers took a report for a possible stolen silver BMW that was parked near a Subaru dealership by Lincoln Park. The owner reported a phone alert early in the morning showing the vehicle moving, and it was later pinging near Mercer Street and Hudson Street in Carteret, New Jersey. Police discussed contacting Carteret police to check the area for the vehicle. | Lincoln Park, 1 County Rd 605, Jersey City, NJ 07304 | Stolen Vehicle |
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Median Home Price
$1,515,943
Average Rent
$2,844
Vacancy Rate
25.7%
Chinatown Overview
Chinatown is a densely populated urban neighborhood with a median home price of $1,515,943, ranking high in New York and the U.S.
The neighborhood is known for its historic housing stock and a relatively high vacancy rate of 25.7%.
Historic HomesHigh VacancyWalkableDiverse
Quick Facts
| Walk to Work | 33.9% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Chinatown's housing is dominated by small to medium apartments with a significant vacancy rate.
| Renter Occupied | 86.2% |
|---|---|
| Small Units (Studio to 2BR) | 96.0% |
| Built 1939 or Earlier | 72.6% |
| Large Apartment Buildings | 96.0% |
What buyers will notice right away
Most homes are historic, built before 1940.
High vacancy rate may indicate availability but also potential challenges.
Families & Lifestyle
Chinatown offers a walkable, bike-friendly lifestyle with diverse occupations and moderate childhood poverty.
High walk and bike commute rates support active lifestyles and reduce car dependence.
Diverse occupations provide a mix of professional and service jobs.
Executive & Professional Jobs — 57.7% employed in executive, management, and professional roles.
Sales & Service Jobs — 21.2% employed in sales and service occupations.
| Childhood Poverty Rate | 17.6% |
|---|---|
| Walk to Work | 33.9% |
| Bike to Work | 7.7% |
Demographics
| Bachelor's Degree Holders | |
|---|---|
| Income Level | Low |
| Asian Ancestry | 83.6% |
| Chinese Language Speakers | 58.3% |
| Foreign Born | 46.5 |
Commute
Chinatown residents enjoy high walkability and transit options including biking and train.
Chinatown offers multiple sustainable commuting options with high walk, bike, and train usage.
Walkability — One of the highest walk-to-work rates nationally.
Bike and Train Access — Strong bike and train commuting presence.
| Walk to Work | 33.9% |
|---|---|
| Bike to Work | 7.7% |
| Train Commute | 29.9% |
| Carpool | 10.3% |
Homes for sale near 10013
For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.
$269,900
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,288 sqft
10013 Via Colomba Cir APT 103
Fort Myers, FL, 33966
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vacancy rate in Chinatown?
The vacancy rate is 25.7%, higher than most U.S. neighborhoods.
What types of housing are common?
Mostly small to medium apartments, with many historic buildings.
How do residents commute?
Many walk, bike, or take the train to work.