
Is Henry St / Montgomery St a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
246 Registered Offenders Nearby
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, 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 conducted a traffic stop on a red vehicle near Central Avenue and Prospect Street in Jersey City while en route to a parking complaint. The officer reported that no backup was needed. | Central Ave & Prospect St, Jersey City, NJ 07307 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch requested to (number withheld) Bleecker Street, (number withheld), for a possible emotional disturbance. | Bleecker St, Jersey City, NJ 07307 | Medical Emergency |
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Overview
Henry St / Montgomery St is a densely urban, coastal neighborhood in New York, NY, with a median home price of $1,394,341 and average rent of $4,610. It features mostly small to medium apartment buildings built before 1970.
The neighborhood has a high child poverty rate at 83.2%, a diverse population with many Puerto Rican and Dominican residents, and extensive use of public transit including ferry and train.
Quick Facts
| Ferry Commute Rate | 2.7% |
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Housing market and real estate character
Henry St / Montgomery St's housing is almost entirely renter-occupied small to medium apartments, mostly built before 1970, with a high vacancy rate.
| Renter Occupied Rate | 100.0% |
|---|---|
| Housing Type | Small to medium apartment complexes and high-rises |
| Housing Age | Mostly built 1940-1969 and before |
| Vacancy Rate | 11.3% |
What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
The neighborhood faces significant challenges with 83.2% of children living in poverty and a high rate of single mother households.
| Child Poverty Rate | 83.2% |
|---|---|
| Single Mother Households | 21.0% |
Demographics
| Executive, Management, Professional Occupations | 34.3% |
|---|---|
| Income Level | Lower than 93.0% of US neighborhoods |
| English Speakers | 64.2% |
| Vietnamese Speakers | 6.8% |
| Puerto Rican Ancestry | 50.5% |
| Dominican Ancestry | 5.7% |
| Foreign Born Residents | 17.3% |
Commute
Residents rely heavily on public transit, with high train, ferry, and bus usage, and many have commutes of 30-45 minutes.
Henry St / Montgomery St offers extensive transit options, supporting residents despite longer commute times.
| Train Commute Rate | 29.9% |
|---|---|
| Ferry Commute Rate | 2.7% |
| Bus Commute Rate | 11.8% |
| Walk Commute Rate | 10.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price?
$1,394,341, more expensive than 82.9% of New York neighborhoods.
What is the child poverty rate?
83.2%, higher than 99.5% of US neighborhoods.
What languages are spoken?
English is most common (64.2%), with Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese also spoken.