West New York, New Jersey

Population 50,591

West New York is located in Hudson County, NJ. The population is 50,591, making West New York the 5th largest city in Hudson County.

There are 9 public schools in West New York with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for West New York is low , and there are 19 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in West New York is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date West New York property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near West New York include Guttenberg, North Bergen and Weehawken Township.

West New York Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 27.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 46.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.9%

Crime Rate

38.05% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 51
  • Violent Crimes: 241
  • Robbery: 109
  • Burglary: 160
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

72.27% Lower than national avg.
  • 19 offenders in West New York
  • 3.76 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

143 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 142

Unemployment

Moderate 3.8%
  • New Jersey unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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9 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 9 K-12 public schools in West New York, NJ and 1 private school. Homefacts rates West New York's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
1 Private School

St Joseph Of The Palisades Elementary School

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in West New York, NJ

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58 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of West New York, NJ issued 58 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 58 permits, were issued for single family homes and 58 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of West New York, NJ issued 104 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 104 permits, were issued for single family homes and 104 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,627
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,730
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,993
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,463
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,703

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Environmental Hazards

143 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    West New York, NJ has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    West New York, NJ is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.03 Average
    West New York, NJ is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.75°
  • February 36.75°
  • March 45.12°
  • April 54.95°
  • May 64.14°
  • June 73.06°
  • July 78.57°
  • August 75.5°
  • September 69.23°
  • October 57.43°
  • November 47.5°
  • December 37.47°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for West New York, NJ

Earthquakes
West New York, NJ has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
West New York, NJ has a moderate risk of hurricanes.
Hail
West New York, NJ has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
West New York, NJ has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in West New York, NJ: $50,334

Unemployment

Unemployment in West New York is 3.8%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 51.10%
White Collar - 48.90%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Christopher Christie
  • Sen. Cory A. Booker
  • Sen. Robert Menendez

City Representatives

  • Albio Sires

Neighborhood Info

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0 Cemeteries view all

  • No Cemeteries found in West New York, NJ

0 FCC Towers view all

  • No fcc towers found in West New York, NJ

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  • No hospitals found in West New York, NJ

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2 Police Stations view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in West New York, NJ
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