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West New York, New Jersey

Introduction to West New York, New Jersey

West New York, New Jersey, in Hudson county, is 0 miles NE of Union City, New Jersey and 3 miles NW of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Jersey City metro area, West New York is home to some 45,768 residents.

West New York History

The original inhabitants of this area were the Lenni-Lenape, a Native American tribe. Europeans discovered the region sometime in the 16th century and by the 17th century they had taken control of the area and started settling in it. It was incorporated as a town in 1898 by an act of the New Jersey Legislature.

West New York and nearby Attractions

  • West New York Public Library
  • George Washington Bridge
  • Columbus Park
  • Memorial Park
  • Central Park Zoo

Things To Do In West New York

West New York has been marked out as an Urban Enterprise Zone by the state. The Bergenline Avenue is worth a visit, the presence of over 300 restaurants and retail stores makes it the state’s longest commercial. It is also known as the Miracle Mile. This avenue also falls on the route of local parades like the Memorial Day Parade.

West New York Transportation

Flights are available from Newark Liberty International Airport.

West New York Higher Education

The Hudson County Community College provides facilities for higher studies.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWest New York Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 7%West New York Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 10%West New York Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%West New York Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of West New York, NJ

Comparing West New York 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
Racial Diversity910
Male Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens65
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
People Above Poverty21
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Rents58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built23
Affordability of Property Taxes13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime95
Low Violent Crime63

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