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West Park, NJ
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West Park, NJ
At a Glance
How West Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Park a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Park residents earn a median household income of $73,397 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,758. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,492 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Park is $224,000 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,479. Median rent is $1,282/month, with 51.0% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
West Park reports 1,022 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 169% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,874/100K.
Education
23.2% of adults in West Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Park has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.