The Town FilesWest Park, New Jersey
Community in Cumberland County · population 1,506 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $217,800
- Household income
- $72,813
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 46.4
West Park is a community of 1,506 people in Cumberland County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $217,800, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks easier by car than 98% of New Jersey towns, quieter than 77% of New Jersey towns, better for retirees than 76% of New Jersey towns.
How West Park 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 Park is worth $217,800, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $72,813, which is more affordable than 81% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,269 a month. 65.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Park | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $217,800 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,269 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $72,813 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 65.4% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in West Park
| People | West Park | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.4 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 33.5% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 16.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.8% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.3% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 15.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.1% | — |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 21.0 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.7% | 94.6% |
Weather in West Park
July highs average 86.2°F and January lows 25.0°F. About 47.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.8 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 25 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 87 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Park since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 13, 1975 about 4.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 16, 1995.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 22, 2014.
Severe weather in Cumberland County since 1996
Cumberland County has been included in 31 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 |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Cumberland County
Cumberland County had 59,688 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,729 a year. Unemployment was 6.5% in 2023; in West Park itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Towns near West Park
- Hopewell, NJ1.0 mi · 4,391 people · home $251,400
- Bridgeton, NJ2.0 mi · 27,263 people · home $145,500
- Silver Lake, NJ2.3 mi · 1,435 people · home $374,500
- Carlls Corner, NJ3.7 mi · 911 people · home $205,400
- Gouldtown, NJ4.2 mi · 1,601 people · home $184,800
- Upper Deerfield, NJ4.5 mi · 7,645 people · home $246,300
- Seabrook Farms, NJ4.8 mi · 1,508 people · home $210,400
- Fairfield, NJ4.9 mi · 5,546 people · home $185,200
West Park questions
Is West Park, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Park scores better for retirees than 76% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 77%. 33.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.4).
How much does a house cost in West Park?
The median owner-occupied home in West Park is valued at $217,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,813, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,269 a month.
What is the weather like in West Park?
July highs average 86.2°F and January lows 25.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.7 inches of precipitation a year and 11.8 inches of snow.
Does West Park get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 13, 1975. 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)