Hudson County: The Right Place for You and Your Business
There is no better location for business today than in Hudson County. With a diverse workforce like no other in the nation and easy access to premier markets in New York City, Philadelphia, and Connecticut- Hudson County is the place to be! Business is booming as entrepreneurs build and thrive along our illustrious waterfront and take advantage of our many industrial spaces.
Welcome to Hudson County, New Jersey
The HCEDC is proud to be a part of Choose: New Jersey’s 2021 Guide- New Jersey: State of Innovation
Hudson County Featured in Meadowlands Chamber: Economic Development & Relocation Guide
Check out the Hudson County Economic Development Corporation’s feature in the Hudson County Section of the Meadowlands Chamber Economic Development & Relocation Guide!
For more information or assistance, please contact Michelle Richardson, Executive Director, at (201) 369-4370 or email us at info@hudsonedc.org.
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Do you want to know why Hudson County is the perfect place for business? Check out some of the stats from Choose New Jersey!
You’re in good company!
MAJOR PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYERS
COMPANY
United States Postal Service
USB Financial Services
John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Goldman Sachs & Co. Inc.
Hanover Direct Inc.
Bayonne Hospital
New Jersey City University
Hoboken University Medical Center
JP Morgan Chase
Specialty Retailer
INDUSTRY
Logistics
Financial
Publishing
Financial
Specialty Retailer
Medical
Education
Medical
Financial
Specialty Retailer
Robust, Educated Workforce
TOTAL POPULATION
634,266
Source: US Census, 2010
LABOR FORCE
438,912
Source: US Census, 2011 – 2015
EDUCATION ATTAINMENT
DEGREE
Less Than High School
High School Diploma or Higher
Some College
Associate’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Post-Graduate Studies
PERCENTAGE
17.1%
85%
14.7%
4%
42%
15%
Unprecedented Access
USE OF PUBLIC TRANSIT
41%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015
COMMUTER RAIL LINES
7%
Source: NJ Transit
MILEAGE TO AIRPORTS
AIRPORT
Newark Int’l Airport
LaGuardia Airport
JFK Int’l Airport
MILES
7
11
16
MILEAGE TO PORTS
PORT
Port of NY/NJ
MILES
4
Reasonable Tax Rates
Corporate Income Tax
10.5%
(Single Sales Factor)
Personal Income Tax (Max)
1.4% to 10.75%
(Source: Choose NJ)
Sales Tax
6.625%
