| Jersey City is a city in the northern part of the state of New Jersey. With a population of 240,000 it ranks in the top 100 of the largest cities in the United States. The city lies across from Manhattan. The climate ranges from winter low temperatures of around 23 to summer high temperatures in the low 80s. Precipitation averages about four inches a month. The area has been settled since the 1600s. The median family income is $41,000. The closest Airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Local higher education institutions include Saint Peter's College, New Jersey City University, the University of Phoenix, and Hudson County Community College. Attractions in the area include Ellis Island, The Statue of Liberty, Jersey City Museum, and Liberty Science Center. |
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