West New York, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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West New York, New Jersey Info Snack

Population
52,778
Unemployment
6.2%
Poverty
19.7%
Median Home
$340,800
Median Income
$64,378
Median Rent
$1,366

West New York SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
8
Amenities
10
Education
6
Commute
3

West New York, NJ Crime Report

693
Total Crimes
1,308.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
-44.24%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
West New York
/ 100k People
New Jersey
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 693 1,308.1 1,353.6 2,346.0
Violent Crime 106 200.1 195.4 387.8
Murder 0 0.0 3.7 6.5
Robbery 32 60.4 49.4 73.9
Aggravated Assault 62 117.0 127.9 279.7
Property Crime 587 1,108.0 1,158.2 1,958.2
Burglary 62 117.0 146.2 314.2
Larceny 480 906.1 896.3 1,398.0
Car Theft 45 84.9 115.7 246.0

West New York, NJ Cost Of Living

138
West New York's Overall Cost Of Living
1.4x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense West New York New Jersey National Average
Overall 138 121 100
Services 135 107 100
Groceries 146 107 100
Health 112 100 100
Housing 161 160 100
Transportation 133 106 100
Utilities 97 98 100

West New York, NJ Photos

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Rankings for West New York in New Jersey

Map Of West New York, NJ

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Population over time in West New York

Year Population % Change
2020 52,778 0.6%
2019 52,477 -1.6%
2018 53,345 1.8%
2017 52,407 1.1%
2016 51,860 0.7%
2015 51,511 1.7%
2014 50,649 1.7%
2013 49,816 1.7%
2012 48,973 1.2%
2011 48,401 -

Race / Ethnicity in West New York

White
14.8% (7,786)
African American
1.6% (867)
American Indian
0.1% (72)
Asian
6.2% (3,295)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (150)
Two Or More
0.9% (465)
Hispanic
76.1% (40,143)
Race West New York NJ USA
White 14.8% 54.7% 60.1%
African American 1.6% 12.6% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 6.2% 9.6% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.5% 0.3%
Two Or More 0.9% 2.1% 2.8%
Hispanic 76.1% 20.4% 18.2%

Gender in West New York

Female
49.2% (25,956)
Male
50.8% (26,822)
Gender West New York NJ USA
Female 49.2% 51.1% 50.8%
Male 50.8% 48.9% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in West New York for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
18.0% (9,500)
9-12th Grade
7.0% (3,694)
High School / GED
27.0% (14,250)
Some College
12.0% (6,333)
Associate's Degree
4.0% (2,111)
Bachelor's Degree
20.0% (10,555)
Master's Degree
9.0% (4,750)
Professional Degree
2.0% (1,055)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (527)
Education West New York NJ USA
< 9th Grade 18.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 7.0% 5.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 27.0% 27.0% 27.0%
Some College 12.0% 16.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 4.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 20.0% 25.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 9.0% 12.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 1.0%

Household Income For West New York, New Jersey

Less than $10,000
5.7% (302,447)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.1% (268,192)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.9% (520,511)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.2% (485,699)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.8% (568,134)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.7% (932,687)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.3% (702,369)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.3% (807,363)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.3% (330,854)
$200,000 or more
6.8% (359,539)
Income West New York NJ USA
Less than $10,000 5.7% 4.7% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.1% 3.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.9% 6.7% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.2% 6.6% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.8% 9.0% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.7% 14.5% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.3% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.3% 17.8% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.3% 10.4% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 6.8% 14.8% 8.3%

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