Living in Harrington Park, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harrington Park · Census data 2020–2024
Harrington Park has 4,954 residents with a median age of 46.9. The median household income is $180,500 (74% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $776,900, the median rent is $1,414/month.
Harrington Park at a glance
- Population
- 4,954
- Median age
- 46.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $180,500State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $776,900State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,414/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 92.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 73.1%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Harrington Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 74% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Home values 71% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Harrington Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harrington Park the median home value is $776,900, 134% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,414 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Harrington Park median household income
The median household income in Harrington Park is $180,500 and the income per person is $83,739. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Harrington Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,818
- Owner-occupied
- 92.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.7%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.80
Harrington Park demographics
- Population
- 4,954
- Median age
- 46.9
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 1,768
- Foreign-born
- 17.8%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harrington Park ›
Education in Harrington Park
73.1% of adults 25 and older in Harrington Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 23.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harrington Park
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 19.9%
- Drive alone
- 61%
- Public transit
- 10.5%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Harrington Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington Park | 4,954 | $180,500 | $776,900 | $1,414 |
| Closter | 8,606 | $190,469 | $871,300 | $2,721 |
| Norwood | 5,724 | $178,311 | $709,100 | $2,094 |
| Haworth | 3,363 | $236,765 | $845,300 | $3,501 |
| River Vale | 10,058 | $213,666 | $775,000 | $1,455 |
| Old Tappan | 6,008 | $205,385 | $951,300 | $3,501 |
| Northvale | 4,829 | $127,625 | $592,400 | $1,932 |
| Emerson | 7,305 | $155,536 | $645,200 | $1,887 |
| Westwood | 11,283 | $165,781 | $606,400 | $2,458 |
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What is the median household income in Harrington Park, NJ?
The median household income in Harrington Park is $180,500, 74% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Harrington Park?
The median home value in Harrington Park is $776,900, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Harrington Park?
The median gross rent in Harrington Park is $1,414 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Harrington Park, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 74% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: home values 71% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Harrington Park?
The median age in Harrington Park is 46.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Harrington Park?
The average commute to work in Harrington Park is 36 minutes; 19.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harrington Park?
The unemployment rate in Harrington Park is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harrington Park?
73.1% of adults in Harrington Park have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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