salaryRent is higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.0 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 34.5 minutes each way. Most households rent (77%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $107,400 a year. That is $52 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New Jersey cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New Jersey. It is number 210 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in West New York?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in West New York
| Size | West New York | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,059 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,780 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,014 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,069 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is West New York overall?
Everyday prices in New Jersey overall are 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for West New York, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in West New York
Life in West New York
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West New York?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $546 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $465,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $46,560 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West New York, NJ?
Renting in West New York costs a median of about $2,685 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in West New York?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $107,400 a year, or $52 an hour at a full-time job.
Is West New York cheap or expensive?
West New York is rated Expensive: rent takes 41.6% of the typical household income of $77,360. It ranks 210th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in West New York?
The median homeowner in West New York pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 2.15% of the median home value.
Is West New York more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New Jersey are 9% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in West New York?
The median home value in West New York is $465,600, about 6.0 times the typical yearly household income.
52,004 people live in West New York. Numbers are typical (middle) values.