Journal Square
Living in Journal Square
211 acres named for the newspaper that ran its headquarters here for over a century. A July 2026 median of $501,000, the most affordable PATH-connected submarket in Jersey City, and a 15-minute ride to the World Trade Center.
Journal Square at a Glance
Journal Square at a Glance: The Essentials
Location & size: 211 acres in central Jersey City, centered on Kennedy Boulevard and Bergen Avenue, population roughly 21,876.
Median home price (July 2026): $501,000 across 15 closings, a 17-day median time on market.
Rent (2026): averaging $2,925/month per RentCafe.
Commute to NYC: about 15 minutes to the World Trade Center by PATH, with multiple NJ Transit bus routes and Turnpike access.
Housing stock: roughly 8,160 units, a mix of prewar multi-families, co-ops, and new construction around the PATH station.
Best known for: the neighborhood’s namesake, the Jersey Journal, which ran its headquarters here from 1911 to 2013, and India Square along Newark Avenue.
Sources: The Jill Biggs Group, the Jersey City Real Estate Market Report, July 2026, and RentCafe. Figures move with the market; see the latest report for current numbers.
The Jersey Journal ran its newsroom from this intersection for over a hundred years, then left in 2013. The name stayed, and so did the PATH station underneath it.
Kennedy Boulevard and Bergen Avenue meet at the center of a 211-acre district built around one of Jersey City’s main PATH stations. A studio near the station and a renovated multi-family six blocks over sell at very different prices, but both close faster and for less than almost anywhere else in the city with direct PATH access. The July 2026 median landed at $501,000 across 15 closings, the most affordable PATH-connected submarket we track in Jersey City.
We work all of Jersey City, and Journal Square is where clients land most often once the Downtown or Heights budget runs out but the PATH ride still matters. This guide covers the real numbers behind that trade: the market data, the commute math, the schools, and the honest case for Journal Square against its pricier neighbors.
One PATH station, several very different price points.
Tell us your budget and how close to the station you need to be, and we will match you to the right block.
The Pockets
Three Pockets of Journal Square
The district runs from the station outward in three directions, each with a different pace and a different housing stock.
The PATH Hub
The transit-anchored core around the station, including the Journal Squared towers, a multi-building redevelopment reshaping the skyline. Best forBuyers who want new construction within walking distance of the PATH. Browse PATH Hub Listings Newark AvenueIndia Square
One of the largest South Asian business corridors in the country, with restaurants, sari shops, and jewelers lining Newark Avenue. Best forBuyers who want an established cultural community and daily conveniences on foot. Browse India Square Listings West SideMcGinley Square
Quieter residential blocks near Hudson County Community College, further from the PATH station but closer to street parking. Best forBuyers who want distance from station foot traffic without leaving the neighborhood. Browse McGinley Square ListingsThe Market · 2026
The Journal Square Market in 2026
July closed at a $501,000 median across 15 transactions, with a 17-day median time on market and the highest share of over-asking sales in the city at 60%.
Buying
$501K MEDIAN
July 2026 closed-sales median across the district’s 15 transactions.
Renting
$2,925 AVERAGE
Average monthly rent per RentCafe, updated July 2026.
How Listings Behave
60%, at or above asking
The highest over-asking share of any Jersey City submarket, and a fast 17-day pace to match.
July 2026 closed MLS data, from the Jersey City Real Estate Market Report.
Read the Full Market ReportThe Buyers
Who Moves to Journal Square?
The PATH commuter who wants the entry price
Grove Street and Exchange Place cost $300,000 to $545,000 more for the same PATH access. This buyer takes the 15-minute ride to WTC from Journal Square instead and keeps the difference.
The family drawn to India Square
Newark Avenue puts groceries, restaurants, and a established South Asian community within walking distance, along with PS 11 and the neighborhood’s magnet and Catholic school options.
The investor watching Journal Squared
The multi-tower redevelopment around the PATH station has been reshaping the skyline for several years, and this buyer wants exposure to that trajectory before it fully plays out.
The longtime local who remembers the newsroom
Some buyers specifically want the neighborhood the Jersey Journal built its name on, prewar character, walkable blocks, and a station that has run since the PATH’s earliest days.
How locals describe it
“Named for a newspaper, run by a train station.”
Kennedy Boulevard · Bergen Avenue · Jersey Journal HQ, 1911 to 2013
The Commute
Commuting from Journal Square to New York City
The PATH station sits at the center of the neighborhood, not a bus ride away from it.
PATH Train
15 MIN
Journal Square → World Trade Center
Direct service with no transfer, running from a station inside the neighborhood itself.
NJ Transit Bus
Multiple ROUTES
Kennedy Boulevard → Port Authority Bus Terminal
Several routes run through the district for riders who prefer the bus over the train.
Driving
Turnpike ACCESS
Direct access to the NJ Turnpike extension
The fastest driving route out of Jersey City’s six submarkets for weekend trips.
The Comparison
Journal Square vs. Downtown Jersey City
Both submarkets sit on the PATH line. The gap between them comes down to price and pace.
Journal Square
A $501,000 median, the most affordable PATH-connected submarket in the city.
Direct PATH access from a station inside the neighborhood, 15 minutes to the World Trade Center.
Active redevelopment around Journal Squared, still priced below the finished product.
Downtown Jersey City
A $960,000 median, nearly double Journal Square’s.
The fastest PATH ride in the city, 8 minutes from Grove Street to the World Trade Center.
A built-out waterfront with the fastest-moving inventory of Jersey City’s six submarkets.
The Library
Journal Square Guides & Resources
18 guides covering the commute, the price data, the schools, and how Journal Square compares to its neighbors.
The Commute
3 guidesBuying Here
5 guidesRenting Here
2 guidesSchools & Families
2 guidesNeighborhoods
4 guidesSelling Here
2 guidesLandmarks & Culture
What Fills the Weekends
Journal Square runs on prewar multi-families more than condo towers, so its landmarks matter more than any single building.
The Gallery
Gallery of Journal Square, Jersey City
The station, the streets, and the district our team works every day.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Journal Square
Work With Us
Work With Journal Square’s Top Real Estate Team
Journal Square splits into distinct pockets, the PATH-adjacent core, India Square, and the quieter blocks toward McGinley Square, and pricing one like another leaves money on the table in either direction. We track all three, so when you are buying, we know which pocket fits your budget, and when you are selling, we know exactly which comps justify your price.
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