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West New York, New Jersey by the numbers
According to the FBI, West New York had 2.4 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 22% higher than the New Jersey rate (1.9). Median household income is $71,729 and the median home value is $465,600. Population: about 52,004 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in West New York?
In 2025 the West New York Police Department reported 125 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 2.4 per 1,000 people. That is 22% higher than the New Jersey rate (1.9), and 28% lower than the national rate (3.3). There were also 665 property crimes, a rate of 12.5 per 1,000. Violent crimes rose 58% between 2021 and 2025 (79 to 125).
| Offense (2025) | West New York count | Per 1,000 | New Jersey per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 125 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 15 | 0.28 | 0.16 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 26 | 0.49 | 0.37 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 84 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 665 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 41 | 0.77 | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 568 | 10.7 | 9.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 56 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 2.0 |
How has crime in West New York changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79 | 467 | 0 |
| 2022 | 129 | 603 | 1 |
| 2023 | 124 | 672 | 1 |
| 2024 | 152 | 751 | 0 |
| 2025 | 125 | 665 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the West New York Police Department's own reports.
How does West New York compare with New Jersey?
West New York's median household earns $71,729 a year, 31% lower than the state figure ($103,556). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $465,600, and half of renters pay more than $1,716 a month. About 52,004 people live on 1 square miles of land, roughly 52,371 per square mile. The city lies in Hudson County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | West New York | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,004 | 9,343,809 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $71,729 | $103,556 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $465,600 | $454,400 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,716 | $1,720 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 8.4% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 19.4% | 9.7% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 33.5% | 43.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 23.0% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.2 | 40.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in West New York?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Hudson County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are coastal flooding (Very High), tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in West New York?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in West New York city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near West New York?
Inside the city limits there are 9 public schools (2024-25) and 0 private schools (2023-24). 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home is in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial, Gateway National Recreation Area and General Grant National Memorial. 11 state parks or recreation areas: Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, FDR Four Freedoms State Park, Gantry Plaza State Park, Hudson River Park and Liberty State Park and 6 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in West New York
Gun shops
No gun shops or licensed gun dealers are on the map inside the West New York city limits.
Liquor stores
10 liquor stores are on the map inside the West New York city limits: Boulevard East Liquor & Deli (West New York), Craigie on Park Fine Wine and Spirits (West New York), Giannone Wine (West New York), J & L Liquors (West New York), Jenny's Liquors (West New York), Latino Liquors (West New York), Los Padrinos, Pavan Liquors (West New York) and 2 more. New Jersey has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the West New York city limits on the map.
See them on the map: liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in West New York?
In 2025, West New York had 2.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (125 reported), 22% higher than the New Jersey rate (1.9). The property-crime rate was 12.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in West New York?
$71,729 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $103,556 for New Jersey.
How much do homes cost in West New York?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $465,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $454,400 statewide.
What natural hazards affect West New York?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Hudson County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are coastal flooding (Very High), tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Union City, NJ (2 mi) · Hoboken, NJ (3 mi) · Jersey City, NJ (6 mi) · Passaic, NJ (8 mi) · New York, NY (9 mi) · Clifton, NJ (9 mi)
More: New Jersey statewide numbers · county page: Hudson County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place West New York town.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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