So you’re th​inking about moving from Jersey City, NJ to San Francisco, CA?

Jersey City, New Jersey, is part of the largest metropolitan area in the United States, New York City. It doesn’t get any bigger than that. San Francisco, California, meanwhile, is also a pretty big town. What might surprise many, though, especially given the city’s name recognition, is that is not in the top 10 largest cities in the nation. In fact, San Francisco itself doesn’t even have one million residents. This does not mean that it is small. In fact, the town most certainly has all of the advantages of a place like Jersey City. It offers a smaller alternative to magnificence. It’s a the type of place you can make a cross-country move to and know you’re moving to something that’s unique and different, but not so jarring that you feel like a complete stranger. Let’s see just a few of the reasons why you might want to move to San Francisco from Jersey City.

What is the weather like in San Francisco?

Jersey City is a town that experiences all four unique seasons. Unfortunately, this includes a very hot, muggy summer and an extremely cold, snowy winter. Year in and year out this can get a little taxing for residents. Sometimes these are the type of climates you’d rather just visit as oppose to live in. San Francisco, on the flip side, offers a completely different type of climate. In fact, it is one of the most consistent and beautiful places that you can possibly live. The hottest any of the high temperatures get is 71 degrees, which is during September. And the rest of the year stays in the 60s and upper 50s.

The town benefits from its seaside location with almost a constant breeze and plenty of moody fog flaking the hilly streets. More than 20 inches of rainfall is expected year round, which is less than the typical about of precipitation for Jersey City. Snow is rarely seen, to the point that there have only been 10 occasions where any measurable amount has been recorded since 1852.

What are the demographics like in San Francisco?

Going from Jersey City to San Francisco in many ways is a lateral move. Both cities offer a great amount of demographic diversity, although San Francisco does so with a slightly smaller population. San Francisco, though, is very densely population. Outside of Manhattan in New York City, it is the most densely populated place in the country. 17,000 people are contained in every square mile. The total number of people in San Francisco, meanwhile, totals around 800,000.

There are large percentages of just about every background imaginable in San Francisco, from Caucasian to African American to Asian to Hispanic. Chinese Americans, in particular, have a large foothold in the town. Not surprisingly, Chinatown is one of the city’s top tourist destinations. If you’re looking for a change from Jersey City, but don’t want to lose the diversity, then San Francisco definitely has you covered.

Will I be able to entertain myself in San Francisco?

Of course, entertainment is a very key component in moving from one city to another. No one wants to move into a brand new place only to discover there’s absolutely nothing to do in their new home. San Francisco is never at a want for things to do, though. Between such awesome locations as Union Square and Fisherman’s Warf, the Golden Gate City has a plethora of entertainment riches. The city has concerts, opera, plays, museums, interesting architecture, parks, and vistas. Visitors pour into the city on a daily basis, taking in such sights as the famed Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco Museum of Art. You might also want to get season tickets to the San Francisco 49ers football games or check out the Major League Baseball team, the Giants. Outdoor lovers will fall in love with the nearby Muir Woods, and those interested in crime and history will want to check out the haunted Alcatraz Prison. What more could you ask for in entertainment than what San Francisco has to offer?

What is San Francisco's economy like?

As mentioned above, tourism plays a large role in the San Francisco’s personality, and most certainly in its economy. Hotels, as such, also have a strong presence in the town’s economic makeup. Thanks to the mid-1800s California Gold Rush, banking and finance are popular in the town. Wells Fargo, as a result, is based in the city and is the largest private business employer in the city.

One unique aspect of the town is the large number of small businesses that thrive in the town’s economy. Around every street corner one can find local restaurants, grocers, and knickknack stores. 85 percent of companies in San Francisco are actually small businesses, an impressive percentage no matter where you’re coming from.

Next stop: San Francisco

It won’t be long till you’re enjoying all that San Fran has to offer, like the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, and more. So how will you move there? U-Pack®, a “you pack, we drive” moving company, is a great option. We have service centers near both cities, so we can make your move easy and affordable. Get a free moving quote now to see your price – it might just surprise you at how competitive it is with truck rental (but you don’t have to drive).

Welcome to San Francisco, your new home!

With such a great economy, diverse population, great entertainment and incredible weather, it’s time for you to leave Jersey City behind and move to exciting San Francisco!