Living in Haworth, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Haworth · Census data 2020–2024
Haworth has 3,363 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $236,765 (129% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $845,300, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Haworth at a glance
- Population
- 3,363
- Median age
- 43.7State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $236,765State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $845,300State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 94.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.8%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Haworth a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 129% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values 86% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Haworth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Haworth the median home value is $845,300, 154% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Haworth median household income
The median household income in Haworth is $236,765 and the income per person is $86,852. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Haworth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,165
- Owner-occupied
- 94.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.3%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 3.17
Haworth demographics
- Population
- 3,363
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 31%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 1,058
- Foreign-born
- 23.4%
- Veterans
- 1.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Haworth ›
Education in Haworth
72.8% of adults 25 and older in Haworth have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 36.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Haworth
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 30.9%
- Drive alone
- 57.4%
- Public transit
- 6.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Haworth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haworth | 3,363 | $236,765 | $845,300 | $3,501 |
| Dumont | 18,279 | $126,071 | $497,400 | $1,787 |
| Emerson | 7,305 | $155,536 | $645,200 | $1,887 |
| Oradell | 8,235 | $221,322 | $737,800 | $2,305 |
| Closter | 8,606 | $190,469 | $871,300 | $2,721 |
| Harrington Park | 4,954 | $180,500 | $776,900 | $1,414 |
| Demarest | 4,911 | $208,036 | $1,114,600 | $3,501 |
| New Milford | 16,995 | $114,889 | $580,400 | $1,765 |
| Westwood | 11,283 | $165,781 | $606,400 | $2,458 |
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What is the median household income in Haworth, NJ?
The median household income in Haworth is $236,765, 129% 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 Haworth?
The median home value in Haworth is $845,300, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Haworth?
The median gross rent in Haworth is $3,501 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Haworth, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 129% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values 86% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Haworth?
The median age in Haworth is 43.7 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Haworth?
The average commute to work in Haworth is 35 minutes; 30.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Haworth?
The unemployment rate in Haworth is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Haworth?
72.8% of adults in Haworth 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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