Chinatown West Neighborhood
Is Chinatown West a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe2291
Medium1944
Low2590
Other4648
182 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape42
Child involved55
Assault89
Other40
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
$3,458,558
Average Rent
$5,693
Vacancy Rate
0%
Nearby neighborhoods
Chinatown West Overview
Chinatown West is a densely urban neighborhood in New York with a median home price of $3,458,558, ranking it among the most expensive in the city and nation.
The neighborhood is unique for its 100% renter occupancy, zero vacancy rate, and predominance of small apartments built mostly between 1970 and 1999.
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Quick Facts
| Bus Commute Share | 100.0% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Chinatown West's housing market is characterized by a dominance of small rental apartments and very low vacancy.
| Renter Occupied | 100.0% |
|---|---|
| Small Units (Studio to 2BR) | 100.0% |
| Built 1970-1999 | 86.1% |
| Large Apartment Buildings | 81.0% |
What buyers will notice right away
Zero vacancy and full renter occupancy indicate strong demand and limited supply.
Housing stock is almost entirely small apartments, suitable for singles or couples.
Families & Lifestyle
Chinatown West features a unique demographic and lifestyle profile shaped by its urban setting and cultural diversity.
Low child poverty rate suggests economic support for families despite low overall income.
High incarceration rate may reflect presence of correctional facilities impacting population.
Sales and Service Jobs — 50% of workers are in sales and service occupations, reflecting the local economy.
Executive and Professional Jobs — The other 50% are employed in executive, management, and professional roles.
| Children in Poverty | 0.0% |
|---|---|
| Incarceration Rate | Extremely High |
Demographics
| Bachelor's Degree Holders | 0.3% |
|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | Very Low |
| Jamaican Ancestry | 16.4% |
| Chinese Language Speakers | 8.9% |
| Foreign Born | 32.6% |
Commute
Chinatown West residents rely exclusively on bus transit for commuting.
Chinatown West offers a unique transit profile with universal bus commuting and no car reliance.
No Car Commute — 100% of commuters use the bus, indicating strong public transit dependency.
Moderate Commute Length — Most residents spend 30 to 45 minutes commuting one-way.
| Bus Commute Share | 100.0% |
|---|---|
| Average Commute Time | 30-45 minutes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the housing vacancy rate in Chinatown West?
The vacancy rate is 0.0%, indicating a very tight housing market.
What types of housing are most common?
Housing is almost entirely small apartments, mostly studios to two bedrooms.
How do most residents commute to work?
All commuters use the bus for their daily commute.