Weehawken has rapidly become one of the most desirable – and affluent – residential markets on New Jersey’s Gold Coast.
In 2023 the median household income reached about $122,600, with average household income approaching $175,000, and home values and waterfront condos commanding premium prices.
Residents here tend to prioritize comfort, views and low-maintenance finishes that match a busy, commuter lifestyle.
Remodeling directions Weehawken homeowners love
View-first kitchen designs
Many Weehawken homes and condos enjoy direct Manhattan skyline views. Current remodeling trends focus on:
- Relocating sinks or cooktops to the island so the cook faces the windows instead of the wall.
- Slim sightline hoods or downdraft ventilation that doesn’t block the view.
- Under-cabinet and cove lighting to create a soft glow in the evenings without competing with the city lights.
Primary bath retreats with hotel-level amenities
Homeowners are investing in features that feel like a boutique hotel spa:
- Oversized showers with multiple showerheads, body sprays and built-in seating.
- Natural wood vanities, fluted fronts and stone-look countertops that align with New Jersey’s broader move toward warm, organic modern design.
- Backlit mirrors, integrated medicine cabinets and discreet storage for toiletries and towels.
Smart-home integrations
Affluent Weehawken clients are also leaning into smart home remodeling, including app-controlled lighting, thermostats, and smart appliances – a growing trend across New Jersey renovation projects.
Abbey’s can coordinate both design and build so that smart switches, in-drawer outlets and Wi-Fi-enabled ovens are fully integrated into the cabinetry and finishes – not added as an afterthought.