Living in West New York
West New York is a large place in New Jersey, United States, home to 53,366 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 3%, #132 of 4,750), car-free households (top 3%, #112 of 3,933), city lovers (top 4%, #161 of 4,114).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about West New York
- It is right on the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater New York, 5 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 15 min and sets around 22:32; in late June it sets around 2:31.
How West New York ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 40 | #8,327 of 11,898 | #456 of 542 | Map |
| Low-income household | 26 | #7,853 of 9,771 | #343 of 426 | Map |
| Low-income family | 32 | #6,566 of 8,006 | #367 of 422 | Map |
| Single parent | 40 | #4,728 of 6,237 | #273 of 334 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #5,629 of 9,474 | #411 of 477 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 60 | #4,355 of 9,474 | #339 of 477 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #4,286 of 10,762 | #363 of 449 | Map |
| Single professional | 72 | #298 of 4,537 | #33 of 276 | Map |
| Young professional | 75 | #226 of 4,444 | #23 of 273 | Map |
| DINKS | 80 | #212 of 3,053 | #32 of 176 | Map |
| Remote worker | 55 | #4,590 of 7,271 | #276 of 335 | Map |
| Commuter | 74 | #959 of 6,227 | #67 of 349 | Map |
| Car-free household | 81 | #112 of 3,933 | #9 of 248 | Map |
| Student | 76 | #358 of 2,119 | #12 of 121 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 36 | #5,578 of 8,006 | #322 of 422 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 20 | #10,935 of 12,111 | #456 of 482 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 76 | #161 of 4,114 | #18 of 255 | Map |
| Expat professional | 71 | #1,264 of 7,271 | #140 of 335 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #4,558 of 9,474 | #376 of 477 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 23 | #16,509 of 18,063 | #481 of 562 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 28 | #6,540 of 16,523 | #266 of 547 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 5 | #17,527 of 18,063 | #532 of 562 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 64 | #3,653 of 16,523 | #349 of 547 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 73 | #1,721 of 21,167 | #144 of 583 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 47 | #11,598 of 12,111 | #456 of 482 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #2,574 of 6,413 | #203 of 437 | Map |
| Business owner | 71 | #1,741 of 12,111 | #174 of 482 | Map |
| Digital native | 70 | #132 of 4,750 | #6 of 282 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Guttenberg (New Jersey) 1 km
- Union City (New Jersey) 1 km
- North Bergen 2 km
- Weehawken 2 km
- Fairview (New Jersey, 14,451 residents) 3 km
- Upper West Side 3 km
- Secaucus 4 km
- Manhattan (New York) 4 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.