Living in West New York, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West New York · Census data 2020–2024
West New York has 52,004 residents with a median age of 37.2. The median household income is $71,729 (31% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $465,600, the median rent is $1,716/month.
West New York at a glance
- Population
- 52,004
- Median age
- 37.2State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $71,729State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $465,600State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,716/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 23%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.5%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is West New York a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the New Jersey median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 8.4%; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West New York
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West New York the median home value is $465,600, 40% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,716 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,095 a month in housing costs.
West New York median household income
The median household income in West New York is $71,729 and the income per person is $40,965. 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in West New York: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 21,736
- Owner-occupied
- 23%
- Renter-occupied
- 77%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.54
West New York demographics
- Population
- 52,004
- Median age
- 37.2
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 12.6%
- Households
- 20,453
- Foreign-born
- 60.2%
- Veterans
- 0.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West New York ›
Education in West New York
33.5% of adults 25 and older in West New York have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 13.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West New York
- Unemployment rate
- 8.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 28.8%
- Public transit
- 37.1%
- Walk to work
- 10.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
West New York vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West New York | 52,004 | $71,729 | $465,600 | $1,716 |
| Guttenberg | 11,754 | $75,683 | $379,000 | $1,677 |
| North Bergen | 61,250 | $78,911 | $473,500 | $1,781 |
| Weehawken | 17,295 | $127,763 | $889,000 | $2,500 |
| Union City | 66,463 | $64,310 | $471,600 | $1,537 |
| Fairview | 15,099 | $63,606 | $511,400 | $1,694 |
| Cliffside Park | 25,781 | $93,452 | $588,200 | $1,837 |
| Hoboken | 58,668 | $180,579 | $895,100 | $2,938 |
| Ridgefield | 11,498 | $118,059 | $646,200 | $2,095 |
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What is the median household income in West New York, NJ?
The median household income in West New York is $71,729, 31% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West New York?
The median home value in West New York is $465,600, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in West New York?
The median gross rent in West New York is $1,716 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is West New York, NJ a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the New Jersey median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 8.4%; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
What is the median age in West New York?
The median age in West New York is 37.2 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in West New York?
The average commute to work in West New York is 35 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West New York?
The unemployment rate in West New York is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West New York?
33.5% of adults in West New York have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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