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Weehawken, New Jersey

Introduction to Weehawken, New Jersey

Weehawken, New Jersey, in Hudson county, is 1 mile S of Union City, New Jersey and 3 miles NW of New York, New York. The town is conveniently located inside the Jersey City metropolitan area. There are an estimated 13,501 people in Weehawken.

Weehawken History

The township of Weehawken was formed on March 15, 1859. Prior to that, the area was a part of Hoboken and North Bergen. Weehawken derived its name from a Delaware Indian term meaning “place of gulls.” The term is also translated as "rocks that look like trees" and "maize land." It was originally inhabited by the Lenni Lenap Native Americans.

Weehawken and nearby Attractions

  • Hoboken Historical Museum
  • Empire State Building
  • King's Bluff
  • New Museum of Contemporary Art
  • Morningside Park
  • Riverside Park

Things To Do In Weehawken

While staying at Weehawken, you can spend your leisure at the Weehawken Waterfront Park, which offers numerous recreational facilities. The town is also home to several historical sites. In addition, Weehawken organizes an array of recreational programs both for its residents and visitors every year.

Weehawken Transportation

The nearest major airport is Newark International.

Weehawken Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are provided by Touro College, American Academy of Dramatic Arts, the Stevens Institute of Technology, CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice, Fashion Institute of Technology, SUNY College of Optometry, CUNY Graduate Center and many other colleges.

High Points

Weehawken strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyWeehawken Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Weehawken Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Weehawken Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Weehawken Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Weehawken College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Weehawken, NJ

Comparing Weehawken to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women109
Racial Diversity109
Well-Paid Single Men108
Male Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population42
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size21
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults97
Median Family Income63
People in Middle Class or Better52
People Above Poverty52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home54
Walking and Biking to Work34
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Rents26
Housing Recently Built11
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime65
Low Property Crime63

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