Living in West Park, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Park · Census data 2020–2024
West Park has 1,079 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $72,813 (30% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $217,800, the median rent is $1,269/month.
West Park is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Park at a glance
- Population
- 1,079
- Median age
- 46.4State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $72,813State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $217,800State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,269/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 65.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is West Park a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Park the median home value is $217,800, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,269 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,848 a month in housing costs.
West Park median household income
The median household income in West Park is $72,813 and the income per person is $60,318. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in West Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 595
- Owner-occupied
- 65.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.6%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 1.94
West Park demographics
- Population
- 1,079
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 33.5%
- Households
- 557
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 15.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Park ›
Education in West Park
27.8% of adults 25 and older in West Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Park
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 86.4%
- Public transit
- 2.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
West Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Park | 1,079 | $72,813 | $217,800 | $1,269 |
| Hopewell | 4,386 | $100,202 | $251,400 | $972 |
| Sunset Lake | 1,194 | $78,555 | $317,900 | — |
| Bridgeton | 27,001 | $55,781 | $145,500 | $1,340 |
| Shiloh | 228 | $70,625 | $244,000 | — |
| Silver Lake | 2,011 | $111,139 | $374,500 | — |
| Laurel Heights | 474 | $82,643 | $224,400 | — |
| Roadstown | 201 | $140,500 | $218,800 | — |
| Carlls Corner | 868 | $78,256 | $205,400 | $1,668 |
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What is the median household income in West Park, NJ?
The median household income in West Park is $72,813, 30% 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 Park?
The median home value in West Park is $217,800, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in West Park?
The median gross rent in West Park is $1,269 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is West Park, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
What is the median age in West Park?
The median age in West Park is 46.4 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in West Park?
The average commute to work in West Park is 21 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Park?
The unemployment rate in West Park is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Park?
27.8% of adults in West Park 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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