West New York, New Jersey
West New York is a town of 52,004 people in Hudson County, New Jersey.
Why visit West New York
Townapedia lists 102 museums and landmarks, 47 parks and trails, 151 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Beacon Theater, Vivian Beaumont Theater, American Radiator Building and Andrew Norwood House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 28°F, and about 30 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in West New York
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West New York
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.
From the Wikipedia article West New York, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science
School · 3.2 mi
Engineering and science school of Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Institute of Technology
School · 2.9 mi
Higher education institute in Hoboken, New Jersey, USA
Museums and landmarks102
American Radiator Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Skyscraper in New York City
Andrew Norwood House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic home in New York City
Association of Exempt Firemen Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic building in Hudson County, New Jersey
Association Residence Nursing Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic building in New York City
Bell Laboratories Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Building in Manhattan, New York, United States
Binghamton
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Ferry ship
Brooks and Hewitt Halls
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building complex in Manhattan, United States of America
Buildings at 1200-1206 Washington Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Hoboken, New Jersey, known as the El Dorado Apartments
Church of Our Lady of Grace
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Church building in New Jersey, United States of America
Church of Saint Mary the Virgin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Church building in Manhattan, United States of America
Church of the Holy Communion and Buildings
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Church in New York City
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Church of the Holy Innocents
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Church building in New Jersey, United States of America
90 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds47
Jay Walk
Park · 1.5 mi
524 West 59th Street, New York
Mo-Th 07:45-22:00; Fr 07:45-21:00; Sa 07:45-18:00; Su 09:00-15:15
Little Island @Pier55
Park · 3.0 mi
Artificial island park in the Hudson River, in New York City
Gertrude Ederle Playground
Playground · 1.5 mi
Nov 01-Mar 01 Mo-Su 07:00-18:00; Mar 02-Oct 31 Mo-Su 07:00-21:00
(River Run Playground) Children's Play Area
Playground · 1.4 mi
Recently renovated, this playground features a sandbox, a fountain that is turned on in summer, a swing set and a jungle gym for the...
35 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes151
El Carretero
Restaurant · International · 0.9 mi
7412 74th Street
Mo-Th 06:00-21:00; Fr-Su 07:00-22:00
Afficionado Coffee Roasters
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
750 11th Avenue, New York
Mo-Sa 07:00-17:00; Su 07:30-16:00
Bagels on Park
Restaurant · Breakfast, Bagel, Sandwich, American · 1.2 mi
3506 Park Avenue, Weehawken
Tu-Su 08:00-14:00; Fr off
Beyti Kebab
Restaurant · Turkish, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Pizza, Burger, Kebab · 1.0 mi
4101 Park Avenue, Union City
11:00-21:30; Tu off; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Cafe Luxembourg
Restaurant · French · 1.5 mi
200 West 70th Street, New York
Mo-Tu 08:00-23:00, We-Fr 08:00-00:00, Sa 09:00-00:00, Su 09:00-23:00
Charrito's Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
974 John F. Kennedy Boulevard East, Weehawken
Su-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00
Doña Antonia
Restaurant · Latin American, Salvadoran · 0.6 mi
152 71st Street, Guttenberg
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
El Fish Marisqueria
Restaurant · Mexican, Seafood · 1.5 mi
155 Amsterdam Avenue, New York
Mo 16:30-22:00; Tu-Th 16:30-22:30; Fr 16:30-23:00; Sa...
El Unico de Elena
Restaurant · Latin American, Cuban · 0.9 mi
4211 Park Avenue, Union City
Mo-Su 06:00-21:30
GP's Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 0.5 mi
24 69th Street, Guttenberg
We-Sa 17:00-22:00; Su 17:00-21:00
139 more on the map.
History
West New York was incorporated as a town by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on July 8, 1898, replacing Union Township, based on the results of a referendum held three days earlier. West New York underwent a massive growth at the beginning of the 20th century, driven by development of textile industries that made North Hudson the "Embroidery Capital of the United States".
The town was populated mainly with Italian Americans and German Americans. Throughout the 1960s, West New York had an influx of Cuban émigrés to the area, leading it to once being called Havana on the Hudson; the city has a majority Hispanic population.
High-rise apartments, some of which place among the tallest buildings in North Hudson, were built along Boulevard East, adding to the population of the town and giving it one of the highest population densities in the country.
Since the 1980s, the Hudson Waterfront, which the Weehawken Terminal had been a part of, has been redeveloped from an industrial to a residential and recreational area, for instance, with the creation of the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.
From the History section of West New York, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay12
Churches and places of worship58
North Hudson Islamic Educational Center
Place of worship · Sunni · 0.8 mi
6413 Cottage Place, Union City
Shopping34
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries97
Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts
School · 1.5 mi
100 Amsterdam Avenue, New York
Healthcare23
Map of West New York
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 28°F | 3.6 in | 8.8 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 30°F | 3.2 in | 10.1 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 36°F | 4.3 in | 5.0 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 46°F | 4.1 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 71°F | 55°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 64°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 70°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 69°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 51°F | 4.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 42°F | 3.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 34°F | 4.4 in | 4.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for New York Cntrl Pk Twr Hcn 72506 (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hudson County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-14: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-30: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
New York Skyports Incorporated Seaplane Base (NYS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Guttenberg 1 mi northeast, about 1 min by car
- Union City 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Fairview 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Cliffside Park 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Hoboken 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Secaucus 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Ridgefield 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Edgewater 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Palisades Park 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Little Ferry 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 60thStWNY, Hudconja, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2018-07-07 12 45 25 View south along Hudson County Route 505 (John F Kennedy Boulevard East) just south of 60th Street in West New York, Hudson County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-07-07 12 25 45 View north along Hudson County Route 505 (Anthony Defino Way) between John F Kennedy Boulevard East and Farragut Place in West New York, Hudson County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Honor roll WWI West new York jeh, Jim.henderson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Honor roll WWII West New York jeh, Jim.henderson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-07-07 12 23 03 View north along Hudson County Route 505 (John F Kennedy Boulevard East) between 51st Street and 54th Street in West New York, Hudson County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fire bell West New York NJ jeh, Jim.henderson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- City Hall, West New York NJ jeh, Jim.henderson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West New York - panoramio, Timothy Shields, CC BY 3.0
- West New York, NJ, Park Ave. clock, Feb. 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-07-07 12 42 17 View south along Hudson County Route 505 (Anthony Defino Way) at Farragut Place in West New York, Hudson County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Church of the Holy Innocents (Hoboken, New Jersey), Theornamentalist, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Edificio Fuller (Flatiron) en 2010 desde el Empire State crop boxin, Imelenchon (original work), Public domain
- 1.20.10EngineNo2HobokenByLuigiNovi, Luigi Novi, CC BY 4.0
- ST. ANN ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, HOBOKEN, HUDSON COUNTY NJ, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- HOBOKEN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND MANUAL TRAINING SCHOOL, HUDSON COUNTY, NJ, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hoboken Jun 2026 175, Epicgenius, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Western Electric complex NYC 1936, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- 17-23 West 16th St, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Keuffel and Esser Manufacturing Complex, Theornamentalist, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Seagrambuilding, Max Hermus at Dutch Wikipedia, Public domain
- Walker Gymnasium Stevens Tech 2017, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westbeth Complex vc, oinonio from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Association of Exempt Firemen Building, Theornamentalist, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lever House 390 Park Avenue, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GE Building by David Shankbone, David Shankbone, Public domain
- Church of St. Mary the Virgin 139 West 46th Street, Americasroof at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- General Electric Building 570 Lexington, Fletcher6, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Racquet and Tennis Club 370 Park Avenue, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stevens auditorium Hoboken summer jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- W 47 St Nov 2021 109, Epicgenius, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Engine Company No. 5 Hoboken NJ, Theornamentalist, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 8.14.09StMichaelsMonasteryByLuigiNovi, Nightscream, CC BY 3.0
- Norwood House 241 West 14th Street, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Radio City Music Hall (51395756913), ajay_suresh, CC BY 2.0
- 2014 Columbia University Earl Hall from north, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New York Public Library - Main Branch (51396225599), ajay_suresh, CC BY 2.0
- Ohav Zedek 2024 jeh, Jim.henderson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GSMTCNY44, Jim.henderson at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Trinity Lutheran W100th St cloudy jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
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