Weehawken, NJ Economy


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Weehawken, NJ is a vibrant city located just across the Hudson River from Manhattan. This thriving town is home to several notable companies including Amazon, Goldman Sachs, and JP Morgan Chase. Rent for two-bedroom apartments in the area is $2,290 compared to the US average of $1,430. Additionally, the Grocery Cost Index in Weehawken is 113 versus 100 in the US. With many convenient amenities and its close proximity to Manhattan, Weehawken is an attractive option for those looking for a more affordable lifestyle with easy access to New York City’s cultural offerings.

Weehawken has an unemployment rate of 8.3%. The US average is 6.0%.

Weehawken has seen the job market decrease by -0.5% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 25.6%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Weehawken
- The Sales Tax Rate for Weehawken is 6.6%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Weehawken is 5.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Weehawken
- The average income of a Weehawken resident is $50,307 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Weehawken resident is $104,892 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyWeehawken, New JerseyUnited States
  8.36
  -8.3%-6.2%
  25.6%33.5%
  6.6%6.2%
  5.5%4.6%
  $70,216$37,638
  $104,892$69,021
  $145,511$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  3.6%6.8%
  7.4%10.0%
  3.5%2.5%
  6.5%11.0%
  3.4%4.8%
  0.1%0.8%
  5.6%1.9%
  13.9%4.7%
  1.6%1.9%
  14.3%7.6%
  0.7%0.1%
  4.2%4.2%
  8.0%9.3%
  9.2%14.0%
  5.8%2.1%
  4.8%7.0%
  5.2%4.8%
  2.1%4.7%
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Over 12 years ago

Weehawken is just across the Hudson river from Manhattan. I live on Boulevard East on top of the cliff and the view of the river and the city is just amazing. Being so  More

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Over 17 years ago

Weehawken is ideal for people who want a larger space per dollar than New York City and has a relative convenience of getting to Times Square with 10-15 minutes, Newark  More

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