West New York Information

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's Urban Enterprise Zone covers portions of Bergenline Avenue from 49th to 67th Streets. In addition to other benefits to encourage employment within the Zone, shoppers can take advantage of a reduced 3˝% sales tax rate (versus the 7% rate charged statewide). West New York is in a state-established "Urban Enterprise Zone," which was implemented through a program designed to assist businesses in economically distressed communities across New Jersey. Businesses within the zone apply for a variety of incentives, including a sales tax reduction to customers of 3˝% from the mandated 7% statewide sales tax, with no tax on clothing or on purchases made by merchants related to running their businesses. Revenue generated from the reduced sales tax is maintained in a special fund dedicated for use within the zone for specific economic development and physical improvement projects.  

Population: 45,832
Population Density / Mile: 45,058
Median Age: 35.31
Number of Households: 17,015
Average Household Size: 2.69
Households with Children: 5,319
Median Household Income: $40,292
Median Years in Residence: 2.05
Annual Residential Turnover: 28.66
Median Dwelling Age: 49  

WEST NEW YORK SCHOOLS: 

EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4
HARRY L BAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1
ST JOSEPH PALISADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OUR LADY OF LIBERA SCHOOL
AMVETS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2
WEST NEW YORK MIDDLE SCHOOL
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5
ST JOSEPH OF PALISADES HIGH SCHOOL  

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