Newark vs Jersey City, NJ

Jersey City currently scores 2 points higher overall than Newark, with the largest gap in flood.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Newark

42/100

Jersey City

44/100

Hazard breakdown

Overall

Newark: 42/100 · Jersey City: 44/100

Jersey City is 2 points higher.

Flood

Newark: 0/100 · Jersey City: 9/100

Jersey City is 9 points higher.

Wind

Newark: 22/100 · Jersey City: 23/100

Jersey City is 1 points higher.

Lightning

Newark: 19/100 · Jersey City: 19/100

No gap.

Tornado

Newark: 0/100 · Jersey City: 0/100

No gap.

Hail

Newark: 42/100 · Jersey City: 46/100

Jersey City is 4 points higher.

Storm surge

Newark: 95/100 · Jersey City: 99/100

Jersey City is 4 points higher.

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