Living in West New York, NJ
Suburb in New Jersey
West New York is a suburb in New Jersey, home to about 52,000 people, with 14.7 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, you can walk or take transit almost everywhere. Life moves at a very fast pace, and homes are mostly apartments.
Is West New York a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 29 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Lots of culture: museums, zoos and attractions nearby
- Easy flying: LGA is 7 mi away
- Big job market: about 14.7 million people live within 31 mi
👎 Cons
- Few dog parks: 152 within 9 mi
- Higher taxes: about $2,267 state income tax per resident, 2.44% property tax
- Pricey housing: a typical 3-bedroom home is about $675k, and rent is $3,370 a month
- Cloudier than most places
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Key facts
Living in West New York: common questions
What is the cost of living in West New York?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $675k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $3,370 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 113, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in West New York?
New Jersey collects about $2,267 in state income tax per resident, and homeowners here pay about 2.44% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is West New York safe?
Violent crime is well below the national rate (0.6× in FBI 2019 data).
What is the weather like in West New York?
West New York has cold winters: winter days average around 42°F and summer days around 83°F, with roughly 30″ of snow a year.
Does West New York get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is low, mainly from flooding and heat waves: 6 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.35 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to West New York?
The nearest major airport is LGA, about 7 mi away.
How West New York scores
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