West New York, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Hudson County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
51,683
Population
52,205/sq mi density
$67,139
Median Income
$38,488 per capita
$410,200
Home Value
$450,193 Zillow
$1,607
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
297
Violent Crime/100K
1,465 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$67,139 median income, 7.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$410,200 home value, $1,607/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
297 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.5% bachelor's degree or higher
West New York enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 29.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 52,205/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7860°N, 74.0095°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hudson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laguardia (LGA) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0417 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 23.2 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.61 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.42 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 77 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 75 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in |
West New York has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.2").