The Town FilesWest New York, New Jersey
Town in Hudson County · population 52,912 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $465,600
- Household income
- $71,729
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 30 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 37.2
West New York is a town of 52,912 people in Hudson County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $465,600, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks more vibrant than 100% of New Jersey towns, more walkable than 99% of New Jersey towns, hipper than 95% of New Jersey towns.
How West New York ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in West New York is worth $465,600, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 6.5 times the median household income of $71,729, which is more affordable than 7% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,716 a month. 23.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | West New York | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $465,600 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,716 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $71,729 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.5× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 23.0% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in West New York
| People | West New York | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.6% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 19.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.5% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.4% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 0.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 60.2% | — |
| Work from home | 13.7% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 34.5 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.0% | 94.6% |
Weather in West New York
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 27.9°F. About 49.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 29.8 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 67 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West New York since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on September 16, 2010 about 9.4 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 8 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 2, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 6, 2020.
Severe weather in Hudson County since 1996
Hudson County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
| March 14, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4264: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Hudson County
Hudson County had 273,729 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $94,901 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in West New York itself the ACS puts it at 8.4%.
Public schools in West New York
14 public schools with 10,580 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial High School | 9-12 | 2,300 | 15.5 |
| West New York Middle School | 7-8 | 1,078 | 15.4 |
| VOICE CHARTER SCHOOL OF NEW YORK (charter) | K-8 | 876 | 13.7 |
| Public School Number One | K-6 | 792 | 14.4 |
| PS 150 | PK-5 | 699 | 14.9 |
| PS/IS 217 ROOSEVELT ISLAND | PK-8 | 681 | 17.0 |
| Public School Number Two | K-6 | 638 | 11.8 |
| Harry L Bain | K-6 | 632 | 13.4 |
| Public School Number Five | K-6 | 538 | 12.5 |
| Robert Menendez Elementary School | K-6 | 515 | 11.0 |
| Albio Sires Elementary School | K-6 | 513 | 12.2 |
| CHILDREN'S LAB SCHOOL (THE) | K-5 | 458 | 10.2 |
Towns near West New York
- Guttenberg, NJ0.5 mi · 12,017 people · home $379,000
- North Bergen, NJ1.0 mi · 63,361 people · home $473,500
- Weehawken, NJ1.3 mi · 17,197 people · home $889,000
- Union City, NJ1.8 mi · 68,589 people · home $471,600
- Fairview, NJ2.4 mi · 15,025 people · home $511,400
- Cliffside Park, NJ2.7 mi · 25,693 people · home $588,200
- Hoboken, NJ3.0 mi · 60,419 people · home $895,100
- Secaucus, NJ3.1 mi · 22,181 people · home $571,900
West New York questions
Is West New York, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West New York scores better for retirees than 5% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 4%. 12.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.2).
How much does a house cost in West New York?
The median owner-occupied home in West New York is valued at $465,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,729, so homes cost about 6.5 times income. Median rent is $1,716 a month.
What is the weather like in West New York?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 27.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.5 inches of precipitation a year and 29.8 inches of snow.
Does West New York get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West New York since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on September 16, 2010. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)