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Weehawken, NJ

Weehawken, NJ.

Population: 66,463 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Weehawken, NJ is $565,080 — up 5.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $624,500 after a median 58 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,395/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, cold wave, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$565,080

Typical home value

+5.2%

1-year change

58

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$565,080
1-year appreciation
+5.2%
3-year appreciation
+31.6%
5-year appreciation
+39.3%
10-year appreciation
+115.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$565,080
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$624,500
Median list price
$674,000
Median price per sqft
$457
1-year sale-price change
+4.1%
Median days on market
58 days
Homes sold (recent period)
56
For-sale inventory
115
Sale-to-list ratio
100.4%
Active listings
157
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
25

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,395/mo
1-year rent change
+4.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,462/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,514/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,792/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,392/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,976/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
14
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.7 : 1
Schools include
Sara M. Gilmore Academy, Emerson Middle School, Veterans' Memorial Elementary School, Eugenio Maria de Hostos Center for Early Childhood Education, Thomas A Edison Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastal flooding: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
16
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
6
Nearest Superfund site
Lower Hackensack River (2.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.9 in
Annual snowfall
29.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
261
Days with Moderate air quality
101
Highest AQI recorded (year)
133

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
98
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
656,939
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
477,125

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
Stonewall National Monument (3 mi)
National parks include
Stonewall National Monument, Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site, African Burial Ground National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Teterboro Airport (TEB) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Teterboro Airport (TEB) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
133
Hospitals include
STAMFORD HOSPITAL, GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -, NORWALK HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,246 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1961
Housing built before 1970
60.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.0%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
65.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
232,842
Average weekly wage
$1,953
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,352

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WeehawkenState medianUS median
Typical home value$565,080$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$624,500$555,000$325,000
Median days on market58 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,395/mo$2,523/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Weehawken, NJ?
$565,080.
What is the median sale price in Weehawken, NJ?
$624,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Weehawken, NJ?
Median days on market: 58 days.
What is typical rent in Weehawken, NJ?
Typical rent: $2,395/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Weehawken, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is Weehawken, NJ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Weehawken, NJ. 16 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Weehawken, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 16% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Weehawken, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Weehawken, NJ?
6 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Lower Hackensack River, 2.9 mi.
How many schools serve Weehawken, NJ?
14 schools (10 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Weehawken, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 16.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Weehawken, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Weehawken, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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