Here's what it costs to live in West New York, New Jersey, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,716 per month, while the typical home is valued around $465,600. Households earn a median of $71,729 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$71,729
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,716
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$465,600
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
52,004
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.2 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,423
Per month
Avg Home Value
$550,925
Census ACS
January Avg
33°F
July Avg
79°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
45.3
fair
Hospitals
109
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
78.6%
What is the cost of living index for West New York?
The cost of living index for West New York is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in West New York?
The median gross rent in West New York is $1,716 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in West New York?
The median household income in West New York is $71,729 per year.
What is the median home value in West New York?
The median home value in West New York is $465,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in West New York?
Air quality data for West New York is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in West New York?
Tax data for New Jersey is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
