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36 Journal Sq,
Jersey City, NJ 07306
$3,095 - $7,100
Studio - 3 Beds
197 Academy
197 Academy St,
Jersey City,
NJ
07306
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Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- English and Spanish Speaking Staff
- Hardwood Floors
About 197 Academy
Beautiful and Elegant, just blocks from Journal Square. Also close to Lincoln Tunnel, Holland tunnel, Downtown Jersey City, Hoboken. The unit features hardwood floors, SS appliances, central ac, washer and dryer in unit, granite counter-tops. Parking available! Commuters Dream! Blocks away from the Journal Square path station.
197 Academy is an apartment community located in Hudson County and the 07306 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Jersey City Public School District attendance zone.
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Hardwood Floors
Granite Countertops
Stainless Steel Appliances
- Washer/Dryer
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Hardwood Floors
197 Academy St,
Jersey City,
NJ
07306
Signs reading "The Heart of Jersey City: McGinley Square" line the streets of this bustling neighborhood. The up-and-coming area of Jersey City houses small businesses, diverse eateries, and large franchises alike. The streets buzz with commuters on their way to work, students heading to class, and locals running daily errands.
Saint Peter's College allots for much of historic McGinley Square. An active redevelopment plan and local organizations aim to make the neighborhood a highly desirable place to live by upgrading older buildings and bringing in new businesses, condos, and entertainment centers.
Locals can enjoy proximity to New York City and Downtown Jersey City while enjoying a more affordable cost of living. Unique shops, diverse cuisine, and a host of dynamic recreational parks await you in this thriving community.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| McGinley Square | Jersey City, NJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,980 | $2,723 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,976 | $3,231 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,625 | $4,337 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,700 | $5,121 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 3.6 mi |
197 Academy is within 7 minutes or 0.4 mile from Hudson Co. Comm. College. It is also near Saint Peter's College and New Jersey City University.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
776 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
194 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,024 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
173 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
332 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
512 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Jersey City include Martin Luther King Drive, located 1.6 miles from 197 Academy. 197 Academy is near Newark Liberty International, located 9.2 miles or 13 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 13.8 miles or 31 minutes away.
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 13 min | 9.2 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 31 min | 13.8 mi |
Walkability Near 197 Academy
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 197 Academy.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
197 Academy has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Liberty Science Center
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Liberty Landing Marina
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.5 mi |
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Ellis Island National Monument
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Drive: | 11 min | 3.4 mi |
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Laurel Hill Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.0 mi |
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Hudson River Park
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Drive: | 13 min | 4.6 mi |
197 Academy has 5 parks within 4.6 miles, including Liberty Science Center, Liberty Landing Marina, and Ellis Island National Monument.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi |
197 Academy has 3 hospitals within 2.7 miles, the nearest is CarePoint Health at Christ Hospital which is 1.1 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.6 mi |
197 Academy is 6.0 miles from Governors Island Support Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Military Ocean Terminal.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
197 Academy St
Jersey City, NJ 07306