Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
15%
West New York
West New York, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,509
Population
49,599
Renter Mix
80% Rent
Celebrate diversity and stunning views across the Hudson
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Situated atop the New Jersey Palisades alongside the Hudson River, West New York is a vibrant town offering unparalleled waterfront views of Manhattan’s skyline. West New York’s downtown area stretches along Bergenline Avenue, which is teeming with an array of diverse restaurants, markets, and shops in charming brick buildings.
Branching out from the tree-lined 60th Street, West New York’s residential roads are brimming with apartments, condos, and houses available for rent. Residents enjoy a sense of community in West New York, fostered by numerous cultural festivities and an overall welcoming atmosphere.
Located just five miles from the heart of Midtown Manhattan, West New York is within minutes of countless metropolitan amenities. Commuting and traveling from West New York is simple with convenient ferry, light rail, and tunnel access.
Explore the City
West New York residents have easy access to many retail and dining options.
Single-family condominiums are also a residential option in West New York.
Luxurious waterfront condos redefine living in West New York, NJ.
Enjoy the beautiful nature and surroundings when visiting Auf Der Heide Park.
West New York is very accessible thanks to its frequent bus schedule.
West New York neighbors live in close proximity to one another, creating tight knit communities.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$68,394
Average: $91,824
Education
16,211
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
27,218
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
West New York has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
80%
Non-Renters
20%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in West New York, NJ is $2,140 for a studio, $2,517 for one bedroom, $3,135 for two bedrooms, and $3,468 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West New York has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,517/month
664 Sq Ft
House
$3,064/month
582 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,791/month
723 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West New York, NJ is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
595 Students
Public
Grades K-5
529 Students
Public
Grades K-5
560 Students
Public
Grades K-5
540 Students
Public
Grades K-5
769 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,096 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,251 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- De Witt Clinton Park
- Damrosch Park
- Central Park
- Children's Museum of Manhattan
- American Museum of Natural History
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
Top Apartments in West New York
Houses for Rent in West New York
Property Management Companies in West New York, NJ
Tuli Realty
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24
Communities
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1,204
Units
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14
Cities
7 Communities in West New York
Capodagli Property Co.
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36
Communities
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5,471
Units
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20
Cities
3 Communities in West New York
Greystar
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3,491
Communities
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960,251
Units
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891
Cities
2 Communities in West New York
Rose Associates, Inc.
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28
Communities
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7,036
Units
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18
Cities
2 Communities in West New York
Veris Residential, Inc.
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12
Communities
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6,064
Units
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6
Cities
2 Communities in West New York
Tower Management Service
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22
Communities
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2,350
Units
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15
Cities
1 Community in West New York
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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.