Hudson County · New York-Newark-Jersey City · population 52,975
Where West New York stands
At or near all-time high. home values up 5.1% in the last year.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 14.4 price-to-rent ratio, buying generally beats renting in West New York on a long-enough horizon. The headline math is that one year of mortgage payments approximates 14.4 years of rent — well below the 15+ threshold where ownership starts to dominate.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →West New York has held up across the cycle: home values at $468,830 with +5.7% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
West New York's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.
About West New York
West New York is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, with an estimated population of 52,975. It anchors the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. The median home value in West New York is $468,830 as of 2026-04, up 5.1% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +5.7% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in West New York average $2,707 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (+1.7%). The composite momentum score is 69 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
▲ Bull case
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About West New York (Wikipedia)
West New York is a town in the northern part of Hudson County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, situated upon the New Jersey Palisades. As of the 2020 United States census, the town's population was 52,912, an increase of 3,204 (+6.4%) from the 2010 census count of 49,708, which in turn reflected an increase of 3,940 (+8.6%) from the 45,768 counted in the 2000 census. The Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program calculated that the city's population was 51,981 in 2022.
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City facts
Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.
Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
Local safety & alerts
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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
Climate & natural-disaster risk
State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.
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Local news & community
Latest news
- 22 Ave at Port Imperial Apt 413, West New York, NJ 07093Realtor.com · 2d ago
- New Waterfront Café and More Coming to North JerseyBoozy Burbs · 5d ago
- Find Foods of Latin America Along Bergenline AvenueNew Jersey Monthly · 3w ago
- New West New York Middle School Sets Two-Year Construction TimeframeJersey Digs · 2mo ago
- West New York Residents Complain as Work on Giant Snow Pile Continues OvernightHoboken Girl · 2mo ago
- West New York Middle School Readies for Groundbreaking at 6400–6415 Broadway in West New York, New JerseyNew York YIMBY · 2mo ago
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
Local economy & environment
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