Moving from Portland to Jersey City?
- 281 mi Distance
- 4 hr 41 min Drive time
- 20.1M Jersey City metro
- 207 Sun days/year
Things you'll want to know about your new city.
Bookmark this page — these are the icons of Jersey City, organized by what kind of day you're planning.
Jersey City's essential restaurants.
The dining list every Jersey City resident knows by heart. Save the spots, work through them.
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Razza Pizza Artigianale
James Beard-nominated pizzeria in Jersey City Heights known for wood-fired Neapolitan pies with house-milled flour and seasonal ingredients.
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Battello
Upscale Italian restaurant on the Newport waterfront with Manhattan skyline views and a popular weekend brunch.
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Talde
Asian-American gastropub from Top Chef contestant Dale Talde serving inventive fusion dishes like pretzel pork and chive dumplings.
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Ani Ramen
Casual ramen shop in Journal Square offering traditional tonkotsu and creative bowls with house-made noodles.
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Madame Claude Bis
French bistro in the Powerhouse Arts District serving classic dishes in an intimate, neighborhood setting.
What daily life feels like in Jersey City.
Climate
Jersey City has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and cold winters. The city experiences four distinct seasons with moderate precipitation spread throughout the year.
- Sun days/yr207
- Rainfall47 inches
Walkability
- Walk Score88/100
- Transit Score81/100
- Bike Score69/100
Jersey City is very walkable — daily errands rarely require a car.
Outdoors & Recreation
- Hudson River Waterfront Walkway stretching 18.5 miles along the river
- Lincoln Park with tennis courts, playgrounds, and a 1911 salt-water fountain
- Kayaking and paddleboarding launches at Liberty State Park and Caven Point
- Biking the Morris Canal Greenway trail
- Berry Lane Park with sports fields and dog run in the Heights
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