Living in Mahwah, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mahwah · Census data 2020–2024
Mahwah has 25,491 residents with a median age of 48.9. The median household income is $131,327 (27% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $606,000, the median rent is $2,204/month.
Mahwah at a glance
- Population
- 25,491
- Median age
- 48.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $131,327State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $606,000State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,204/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 81.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Mahwah a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 2.1%.
Cons: Home values 33% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Mahwah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mahwah the median home value is $606,000, 82% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,204 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,273 a month in housing costs.
Mahwah median household income
The median household income in Mahwah is $131,327 and the income per person is $70,589. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Mahwah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,319
- Owner-occupied
- 81.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.9%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.33
Mahwah demographics
- Population
- 25,491
- Median age
- 48.9
- Under 18
- 16.2%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 10,031
- Foreign-born
- 16.5%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mahwah ›
Education in Mahwah
60.3% of adults 25 and older in Mahwah have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 26.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mahwah
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 26.3%
- Drive alone
- 63.3%
- Public transit
- 3.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Mahwah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahwah | 25,491 | $131,327 | $606,000 | $2,204 |
| Ramsey | 14,805 | $160,996 | $697,300 | $2,245 |
| Suffern | 11,441 | $104,607 | $382,100 | $2,091 |
| Hillburn | 1,289 | $90,917 | $487,000 | $2,193 |
| Allendale | 6,865 | $160,162 | $782,700 | $2,590 |
| Upper Saddle River | 8,439 | $250,001 | $1,108,700 | $3,501 |
| Airmont | 10,205 | $94,972 | $710,700 | $1,181 |
| Oakland | 12,768 | $162,019 | $591,300 | $1,383 |
| Ringwood | 11,657 | $152,414 | $449,800 | $1,750 |
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What is the median household income in Mahwah, NJ?
The median household income in Mahwah is $131,327, 27% 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 Mahwah?
The median home value in Mahwah is $606,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Mahwah?
The median gross rent in Mahwah is $2,204 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Mahwah, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 2.1%. Minuses: home values 33% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Mahwah?
The median age in Mahwah is 48.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Mahwah?
The average commute to work in Mahwah is 28 minutes; 26.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mahwah?
The unemployment rate in Mahwah is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mahwah?
60.3% of adults in Mahwah 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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