How Does Jersey City, NJ Spend Tax Money?
Jersey City, NJ spends $21,136 per resident, with total expenditures of $6.1B. Top spending categories: Health ($634/person), Fire Protection ($275/person), Parks & Recreation ($248/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (70/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $6.1B |
| Per Capita Spending | $21,136 |
| Total Revenue | $4.5B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 287,899 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 70/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Health$634/person
Fire Protection$275/person
Parks & Recreation$248/person
Highways & Roads$173/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.