<h1 style="text-align: center;">Jersey City, <em>New York City</em></h1>
<p>Jersey City, New Jersey is one of the largest cities within the state. With almost 250,000 people, the city is the seat of Hudson County, lying just southeast of Manhattan. Jersey City is located on the Bergen Neck peninsula with the Hudson River and New York bay surrounding the east and west sides. The city is divided into six wards, with Historic Downtown, Bergen-Lafayette, and The Heights being its most populous parts.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Almost half of all of Jersey City&rsquo;s workers use public transit. This includes the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, the Hoboken Terminal New Jersey Transit, buses, ferries, and water taxis. Jersey City has almost as many public transit users as New York City, placing second in the entire United States. So many people use public transit for everyday transportation that only 49% of its inhabitants have a car. Around 400,000 people living in New Jersey commute to New York City on a daily basis, many of which come from Jersey City.</p>
<p>Like many cities, Jersey City has its shopping districts, business districts, and historical areas. Its Historic District, known for its low-rise buildings throughout the city, is an especially desirable place to live throughout the city as it is fairly close to Manhattan. Notable firms within these areas include Versick Analytics, Lord Abbett, and even Forbes Magazine. Furthermore, the Jersey City houses New Jersey City University, Hudson County Community College, and Saint Peter&rsquo;s University.&nbsp;</p>