Living in Little Ferry, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Little Ferry · Census data 2020–2024
Little Ferry has 10,996 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $85,750 (17% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $429,300, the median rent is $1,783/month.
Little Ferry at a glance
- Population
- 10,996
- Median age
- 44.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $85,750State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $429,300State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,783/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 45.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.1%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Little Ferry a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 7.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Little Ferry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Little Ferry the median home value is $429,300, 29% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,783 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,147 a month in housing costs.
Little Ferry median household income
The median household income in Little Ferry is $85,750 and the income per person is $46,279. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Little Ferry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,708
- Owner-occupied
- 45.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 54.3%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.43
Little Ferry demographics
- Population
- 10,996
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 15.7%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 4,527
- Foreign-born
- 46.7%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Little Ferry ›
Education in Little Ferry
36.1% of adults 25 and older in Little Ferry have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 12.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Little Ferry
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 68.5%
- Public transit
- 14.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Little Ferry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Ferry | 10,996 | $85,750 | $429,300 | $1,783 |
| Ridgefield Park | 13,235 | $100,718 | $496,700 | $1,731 |
| Moonachie | 3,126 | $90,260 | $445,800 | $1,127 |
| Ridgefield | 11,498 | $118,059 | $646,200 | $2,095 |
| Teterboro | 136 | $24,904 | — | $1,982 |
| South Hackensack | 2,770 | $84,527 | $546,500 | $1,924 |
| Carlstadt | 6,378 | $115,444 | $595,400 | $1,645 |
| Palisades Park | 20,290 | $94,743 | $719,600 | $2,009 |
| Bogota | 9,360 | $103,299 | $501,600 | $1,941 |
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What is the median household income in Little Ferry, NJ?
The median household income in Little Ferry is $85,750, 17% lower 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 Little Ferry?
The median home value in Little Ferry is $429,300, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Little Ferry?
The median gross rent in Little Ferry is $1,783 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Little Ferry, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 7.6%.
What is the median age in Little Ferry?
The median age in Little Ferry is 44.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Little Ferry?
The average commute to work in Little Ferry is 29 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Little Ferry?
The unemployment rate in Little Ferry is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Little Ferry?
36.1% of adults in Little Ferry 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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