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Weehawken Township
  • Suburb in New Jersey
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Suburb
New York City

Weehawken Township

    Report Card

    grade A
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade A
    2. Crime & Safety
      grade B
    3. Housing
      grade C minus
    4. Nightlife
      grade A
    5. Good for Families
      grade A
    6. Diversity
      grade A
    7. Jobs
      grade B minus
    8. Weather
      grade B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      grade C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      grade B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      grade A
    12. Commute
      grade B+

    Weehawken Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 16,215. Weehawken Township is in Hudson County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Weehawken Township offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Weehawken Township there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Weehawken Township and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Weehawken Township are highly rated.

    About

    About Weehawken Township...
    Population
    16,215

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $739,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,938
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      68%
    • Own
      32%
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    Weehawken Township Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    grade B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      80.7
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      13.4
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      40.3
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      221.9
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      1,418.6
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      107.6
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      3%
    • 25-34 years
      25%
    • 35-44 years
      18%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      27%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      35%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      14%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      national  11%

    Working in Weehawken Township

    Jobs
    grade B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $104,892
    National
    $69,021

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