West Park, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Salem County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,521 Population 1,170/sq mi density
$73,397 Median Income $45,758 per capita
$224,000 Home Value $261,479 Zillow
$1,282 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$73,397 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$224,000 home value, $1,282/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher

West Park, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,397
2% below
$45,758 per capita
Home Value
$224,000
21% below
Zillow: $261,479
Median Rent
$1,282/mo
10% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
31% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
22.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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)

Income
98%
Home Value
79%
Rent
110%
Poverty
183%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Park a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 4.9% (36% above 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,521
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,170/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$73,397
Per Capita$45,758
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty22.7%
County GDP$7,363M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299

Housing

A+
Home Value$224,000
Rent$1,282
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$261,479
Housing Units634
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death11,685/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
Elevation89 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in West Park was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.