Soho South Neighborhood
Is Soho South 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
$4,266,433
Average Rent
$6,728
Vacancy Rate
21%
Soho South Overview
Soho South is a densely urban, affluent neighborhood with a median home price of $4,266,433, ranking among the most expensive nationally.
The area is known for its historic housing, high education levels, and a significant executive professional population.
WealthyHistoric HomesHighly EducatedExecutive Lifestyle
Quick Facts
| Bachelor's Degree Holders | 79.3% |
|---|---|
| Executive Occupations | 76.7% |
Housing market and real estate character
Soho South's housing is dominated by historic apartments with a mix of owners and renters.
| Large Apartment Buildings | 88.1% |
|---|---|
| Built 1939 or Earlier | 85.2% |
| Owner vs Renter | Mixed ownership |
What buyers will notice right away
High concentration of historic homes with strong maintenance.
Vacancy rate of 21% may indicate seasonal or transitional occupancy.
Families & Lifestyle
Soho South is home to affluent urban sophisticates with refined cultural tastes.
High education and executive employment support a sophisticated urban lifestyle.
Low child poverty rate reflects economic prosperity.
Executive & Professional Jobs — 76.7% employed in executive, management, and professional roles.
Sales & Service Jobs — 17.1% employed in sales and service occupations.
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
|---|---|
| Work From Home | 35.6% |
Demographics
| Bachelor's Degree Holders | 79.3 |
|---|---|
| Income Level | High |
| Asian Ancestry | 16.6 |
| Russian Ancestry | 12.8 |
| German Ancestry | 12.3 |
| Foreign Born | 26.6 |
Commute
Soho South offers short commutes with strong train, bike, and work-from-home rates.
Residents benefit from short commutes, high transit use, and a large share working from home.
Short Commute Times — Most commute 15-30 minutes, shorter than average.
High Transit and Remote Work — Strong train ridership and work-from-home rates support flexible lifestyles.
| Train Commute | 29.3 |
|---|---|
| Bike Commute | 9.1 |
| Work From Home | 35.6 |
| Walk to Work | 16.5 |
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 median home price in Soho South?
The median home price is $4,266,433.
How educated are residents?
79.3% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree.
What are common commute methods?
Train, biking, walking, and working from home are common.