Bayonne, New Jersey
Bayonne is a city of 71,553 people in Hudson County, New Jersey, founded in April 1, 1861.
Why visit Bayonne
Townapedia lists 56 museums and landmarks, 59 parks and trails, 158 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 14 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bayonne Bridge, Buono Beach, Staten Island Museum and 364 and 390 Van Duzer Street.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 26°F, and about 32 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Bayonne
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bayonne
Bayonne ( bay-(Y)OHN) is a city in Hudson County in the U.S. state of New Jersey, in the Gateway Region on Bergen Neck, a peninsula between Newark Bay to the west, the Kill Van Kull to the south, and New York Bay to the east. At the 2020 United States census, it was the state's 15th-most-populous municipality, surpassing Passaic, with a population of 71,686, an increase of 8,662 (+13.7%) from the 2010 census count of 63,024, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,182 (+1.9%) from the 61,842 counted in the 2000 census. The Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program calculated a population of 74,532 for 2024, making it the 517th-most populous municipality in the nation.
From the Wikipedia article Bayonne, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do14
Bayonne Bridge
Bridge · 2.2 mi
Arch bridge connecting Staten Island, NY with Bayonne, NJ
CRRNJ Newark Bay Bridge
Bridge · 2.1 mi
Railroad bridge connecting Elizabethport and Bayonne
Hackensack Drawbridge
Bridge · 3.9 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Lehigh Valley Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 2.6 mi
Bridge in Newark and Bayonne, New Jersey
New Jersey City University
School · 3.5 mi
University in Jersey City, New Jersey
St. George Theater
Cinema and theater · 2.2 mi
Theater in St. George, Staten Island, New York City, United States
Staten Island Zoo
Zoo and aquarium · 2.6 mi
Suburban zoo in West New Brighton, Staten Island, New York City
2 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks56
364 and 390 Van Duzer Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
NY location listed on National Register of Historic Places
Alice Austen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
NY location listed on National Register of Historic Places
Bayonne Community Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Building in New Jersey, United States
Bayonne Truck House No. 1
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Museum in New Jersey, United States of America
Boardman–Mitchell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Villa in Staten Island, New York
Caleb T. Ward Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
NY location listed on National Register of Historic Places
Casa Belvedere
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Staten Island, New York
Dr. Samuel MacKenzie Elliott House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
House in Staten Island, New York
Edgewater Village Hall and Tappen Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
NY location listed on National Register of Historic Places
Gardiner-Tyler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
House in Staten Island, New York City
Garibaldi-Meucci Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
House museum in Staten Island, New York
44 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds59
Berry Lane Park
Park · 4.1 mi
Park in Jersey City, United States of America
Ingram Woods
Park · 3.9 mi
Park in Staten Island, New York City, United States of America
Lyons Pool Recreation Center
Park · 2.6 mi
Park facility in Staten Island, New York
Richmond County Bank Ballpark at Saint George
Sports field and stadium · 2.1 mi
Roosevelt Stadium
Park · 3.1 mi
Defunct sports stadium in Jersey City, New Jersey
Silver Lake, Staten Island
Park · 2.6 mi
Neighborhood of Staten Island in New York City
SIUH Community Park
Park · 2.1 mi
Home venue of Staten Island Yankees and Wagner College baseball team
47 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes158
Blue
Restaurant · Mediterranean, American · 1.2 mi
1115 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island
Su 12:00-21:00, Mo closed, Tu-Th 12:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00
D & B Restaurant II
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.7 mi
74A Westervelt Avenue, Staten Island
Mo-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:30
Ho'Brah
Restaurant · Tacos, Mexican · 2.2 mi
412 Forest Avenue, Staten Island
Su-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00
Jody's Club Forest
Restaurant · 2.2 mi
372 Forest Avenue, Staten Island
Su-We 11:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00
The Point Tavern
Bar and pub · 2.3 mi
879 Forest Avenue, Staten Island
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Su 10:00-02:00
Bean and Leaves Coffee and Tea Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Waffle, Pastry · 2.2 mi
422 Forest Avenue, Staten Island
Mo-Th 06:15-19:00; Fr-Sa 06:15-21:00; Su 07:00-18:00
Duffy's
Restaurant · Diner, American, Burger · 2.3 mi
650 Forest Avenue, Staten Island
Su 12:00-22:00, Mo-We 11:30-22:30, Th 11:30-23:00, Fr-Sa 11:30-24:00
146 more on the map.
History
Originally inhabited by a collection of Native American tribes known as the Lenape, the region presently known as Bayonne was known as Lenapehoking. It was claimed by the Netherlands after Henry Hudson explored the North River, later named after him, on behalf of the Dutch East India Company in 1609. By 1621, the Dutch West India Company was organized to manage the new territory and in June 1623, New Netherland became a Dutch province, with headquarters across New York Harbor in New Amsterdam. In 1646, Director-General of New Netherland Willem Kieft, granted land to Jacob Jacobsen Roy, the chief gunner or constable at Fort Amsterdam. The land become known as "Constable Hook" (Konstapel's Hoeck in Dutch), after his title.
On August 27, 1664, four English frigates sailed into New York Harbor and captured Fort Amsterdam, and by extension, all of New Netherland, a prelude to the Second Anglo-Dutch War, and renamed it New York. Later in 1664, the Duke of York (later James II), granted the land between the Hudson River and Delaware River to Sir George Carteret in recognition of his loyalty to the Crown through the English Civil War. Carteret named the land New Jersey after his homeland, the Channel Island of Jersey.
From the History section of Bayonne, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship110
Brighton Heights Reformed Church
Church · United Reformed · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
909 Castleton Avenue
Christ Church New Brighton
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
First Reformed Dutch Church of Bergen Neck
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Reformed Church on Staten Island
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
St. Paul's Memorial Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
First Federated Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.8 mi
763 Avenue C, Bayonne
Shopping47
Gas and EV charging17
Schools, colleges and libraries86
Healthcare22
Map of Bayonne
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 26°F | 3.4 in | 9.1 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 27°F | 3.0 in | 10.1 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 34°F | 4.1 in | 5.6 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 44°F | 3.9 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 73°F | 54°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 64°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 68°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 39°F | 3.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 31°F | 4.1 in | 5.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Newark Intl Ap 72502 (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hudson County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-14: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-30: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Jersey City 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Elizabeth 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Newark 5 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Roselle Park 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- New York 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Avenel 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Guttenberg 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- East Rutherford 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Fairview 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Short Hills 13 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bayonne Bridge Collins Pk jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- 2018-07-07 09 57 25 View south along New Jersey State Route 440 just south of New Hook Road in Bayonne, Hudson County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Joseph Syriac Catholic Cathedral - Bayonne, New Jersey 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Joseph Syriac Catholic Cathedral - Bayonne, New Jersey 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Joseph Syriac Catholic Cathedral - Bayonne, New Jersey 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Joseph Syriac Catholic Cathedral - Bayonne, New Jersey 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Joseph Syriac Catholic Cathedral - Bayonne, New Jersey 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Joseph Syriac Catholic Cathedral - Bayonne, New Jersey 02 (cropped), Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Av E & 22 St apt house Bayonne sunny AM jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Bayonne Family Community Center YMCA sunny AM jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- 22nd St Bayonne Trolley jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Bayonne NJ jeh, Jim.henderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Joseph Cathedral - Bayonne, New Jersey 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Joseph Cathedral - Bayonne, New Jersey 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Joseph Cathedral - Bayonne, New Jersey 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Joseph Cathedral - Bayonne, New Jersey 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Joseph Cathedral - Bayonne, New Jersey 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Bayonne, NJ jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- 2021-08-24 09 05 06 View south along New Jersey State Route 440 from the overpass for the rail line between East 5th Street and 21st Street in Bayonne, Hudson County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-08-24 09 06 16 View north along New Jersey State Route 440 from the overpass for the rail line between East 5th Street and 21st Street in Bayonne, Hudson County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Port of Bayonne, New Jersey. View looking east from the New Jersey Turnpike. November 30, 2007 - panoramio, Gary Miotla, CC BY 3.0
- 2018-07-07 14 15 14 View north along New Jersey State Route 440 just north of 5th Street in Bayonne, Hudson County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bayonne City Hall jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Elks No 434 Bayonne jeh, Jim.henderson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bayonne FPL jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Calvary Presbyterian Church 909 Castleton Avebue Staten Island, NY, Robert Haber, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brighton Heights Reformed Ch SI jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- Reformed Church of Bergen Neck, Hudconja, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Whitney-Hale Mansion, Hudconja, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 364 Van Duzer Street Staten Island, NY, Robert Haber, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Staten Island Children's Museum, SICM Staff, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vincent de Paul RCC Av C 46 jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Hamilton Park Community House 32 Park Place Staten Island, NY, Robert Haber, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Patrick RCC Ocean jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Temple Emanu-El Pt Richmond jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Dr. Samuel MacKenzie House 69 Delafield Place, Staten Island, NY, Robert Haber, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bayonne Fire Museum, Hudconja, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Neville House 806 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY, Robert Haber, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Staten Island jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- North Facade of One Pendleton Place, Roesmoker, CC BY-SA 4.0
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