Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 22% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
13%
Weehawken
Weehawken, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,648
Population
18,842
Renter Mix
72% Rent
Beautiful Weehawken overlooks the New York skyline – magical!
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Located along the Hudson River, Weehawken offers spectacular Manhattan skyline views from its position atop the Palisades cliffs. This compact township spans 1.48 square miles and features diverse housing options throughout neighborhoods like Lincoln Harbor and the Heights. Boulevard East, winding along the cliffs, showcases some of the area's most impressive city and river views. The Lincoln Tunnel and NY Waterway ferry terminal connect residents to Manhattan in minutes.
The historic King's Bluff district displays notable architecture, while the waterfront area features newer residential developments alongside parks and recreation spaces. History buffs appreciate Hamilton Park, which marks the site of the famous 1804 duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. Protected by local ordinances, Weehawken's dramatic views have been legally recognized as "a world-class amenity." Recreation options include the Weehawken Waterfront Park and Recreation Center with its public pool complex, while Park Avenue offers shopping and dining establishments.
Explore the City
Union Hill Middle School is located in Union City with an academic program striving for success.
Hoboken High School
Weehawken has an view of the New York City skyline unlike anywhere else.
Enjoy the beautiful waterfront of Weehawken.
Grab a fresh bagel at Bagels on Park in Weehawken.
Large 2-3 story rowhomes are common in Weehawken neighborhoods.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$105,892
Average: $147,062
Education
10,441
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,945
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Weehawken has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
72%
Non-Renters
28%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
49%
Other Education
51%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Weehawken, NJ is $3,075 for a studio, $3,678 for one bedroom, $4,934 for two bedrooms, and $5,285 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Weehawken has decreased by -1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,678/month
744 Sq Ft
House
$3,542/month
614 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,666/month
795 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Weehawken, NJ is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Theodore Roosevelt No. 5 Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
347 Students
Daniel Webster No. 2 Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
379 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
570 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
570 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- De Witt Clinton Park
- Chelsea Park
- Chelsea Recreation Center
- The High Line
- Damrosch Park
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
Top Apartments in Weehawken
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Property Management Companies in Weehawken, NJ
Greystar
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Bozzuto
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RHO Residential LLC
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Veris Residential, Inc.
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Harbor Group Management
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.