City safety & data profile

West New YorkNJ

West New York, NJ is a 53K-resident city in Hudson County with a median household income of $71,729.

Hudson County, New Jersey. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for West New York, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. West New York has a population larger than 81% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $465,600.

Data updated 2026-07-20

53K
Population
Top 19%
By size
$71,729
Median income
$465,600
Median home
19.4%
Poverty rate

The read on West New York

West New York posts a median household income higher than 39% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 61%
by median income, US cities

Where West New York income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$71,729 Bottom 39% higher than 39% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NJ $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading West New York, NJ beyond the headline numbers

West New York sits inside Hudson County, New Jersey, at roughly 40.79°N, -74.01°W. Population 53,366, $71,729 median household income. Median home value $465,600, median rent $1,716. Poverty rate 19.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: West New York's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 39.9%, then physical inactivity at 37.4%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for West New York from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
53,366
West New York
Median Income
$71,729
+6% vs avg
Median Home Value
$465,600
+104% vs avg
Median Age
37.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Hudson County) - West New York's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
718K+11%
Median Income
$91,795+57%
Median Home Value
$539,700+55%
Poverty Rate
14.9%-11%
Unemployment
6%-45%

Economics

Economics indicators for West New York, NJ
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,716/mo
Poverty Rate
19.4% +37% vs avg
Unemployment 8.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 33.5%
Work From Home 13.7%
Public Transit 37.1%

Population

White 20.1%
African American 4.2%
Asian 8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
39.9%
Physical Inactivity
37.4%
Obesity
32.6%
High Blood Pressure
30.4%
Lack of Health Insurance
27.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.8%
Binge Drinking
15.7%
Diabetes
13.7%
Current Smoking
12.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 50.6%
Annual Checkup 74.1%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
8.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.8%
Stroke
3.3%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of West New York, NJ? ▼
West New York, NJ has a population of 53,366 people, located in Hudson County, New Jersey.
What is the median household income in West New York? ▼
The median household income in West New York, NJ is $71,729 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 19.4%.
What is the median home value in West New York? ▼
The median home value in West New York, NJ is $465,600. Median rent is $1,716/month.
What are the top health concerns in West New York? ▼
The top health indicators in West New York include Short Sleep Duration (39.9%), Physical Inactivity (37.4%), Obesity (32.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in West New York? ▼
The median age in West New York, NJ is 37.2 years. 33.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

West New York, NJ is located in Hudson County, New Jersey. With a population of 53K and a $71,729 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and physical inactivity. Safety alerts for the West New York area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using West New York's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the West New York area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare West New York against New Jersey peers on any ranking lens. Explore New Jersey

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Hudson County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.