Living in Leonia, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leonia · Census data 2020–2024
Leonia has 9,336 residents with a median age of 45.9. The median household income is $129,665 (25% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $672,900, the median rent is $2,073/month.
Leonia at a glance
- Population
- 9,336
- Median age
- 45.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $129,665State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $672,900State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,073/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 69.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Leonia a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 48% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Leonia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leonia the median home value is $672,900, 102% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,073 per month, which is 35.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,840 a month in housing costs.
Leonia median household income
The median household income in Leonia is $129,665 and the income per person is $66,568. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Leonia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,598
- Owner-occupied
- 69.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.1%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.79
Leonia demographics
- Population
- 9,336
- Median age
- 45.9
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 3,345
- Foreign-born
- 40.9%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leonia ›
Education in Leonia
61% of adults 25 and older in Leonia have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 23.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leonia
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 16.9%
- Drive alone
- 55.6%
- Public transit
- 13.1%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
Leonia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonia | 9,336 | $129,665 | $672,900 | $2,073 |
| Palisades Park | 20,290 | $94,743 | $719,600 | $2,009 |
| Fort Lee | 40,067 | $107,274 | $448,000 | $2,270 |
| Ridgefield Park | 13,235 | $100,718 | $496,700 | $1,731 |
| Englewood | 29,638 | $102,571 | $544,100 | $1,977 |
| Teaneck | 41,876 | $144,075 | $546,100 | $1,832 |
| Bogota | 9,360 | $103,299 | $501,600 | $1,941 |
| Englewood Cliffs | 5,362 | $230,611 | $1,401,600 | $3,501 |
| Ridgefield | 11,498 | $118,059 | $646,200 | $2,095 |
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What is the median household income in Leonia, NJ?
The median household income in Leonia is $129,665, 25% 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 Leonia?
The median home value in Leonia is $672,900, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Leonia?
The median gross rent in Leonia is $2,073 per month, about 35.1% of household income.
Is Leonia, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 48% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Leonia?
The median age in Leonia is 45.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Leonia?
The average commute to work in Leonia is 31 minutes; 16.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leonia?
The unemployment rate in Leonia is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leonia?
61% of adults in Leonia 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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