At a Glance
Median Income
$67,139
$38,488 per capita
Home Value
$410,200
Zillow: $450,193
Median Rent
$1,607/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
297/100K
1,465/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.5%
76.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
12.8% smoking rate
How West New York Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West New York's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West New York a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West New York residents earn a median household income of $67,139 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,488. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,208 business establishments, including 1,717 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West New York is $410,200 , 46% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $450,193. Median rent is $1,607/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
West New York reports 297 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,465/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
33.5% of adults in West New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
76.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West New York has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population51,683
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density52,205/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born58.0%
Veterans1.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,139
Per Capita$38,488
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$65,736M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,825
Housing
B
Home Value$410,200
Rent$1,607
Ownership21.8%
Zillow$450,193
Housing Units22,172
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
F
Violent297/100K
Property1,465/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault189/100K
Burglary125/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation161 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.5%
High School+76.4%
Graduate+13.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute36 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in West New York was built in 1962.
39.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
58.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,717 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.