Living in North Arlington, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Arlington · Census data 2020–2024
North Arlington has 16,461 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $94,201 (9% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $474,500, the median rent is $1,738/month.
North Arlington at a glance
- Population
- 16,461
- Median age
- 40.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $94,201State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $474,500State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,738/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 44.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.3%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is North Arlington a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the New Jersey median; home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Arlington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Arlington the median home value is $474,500, 43% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,738 per month, which is 27% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,148 a month in housing costs.
North Arlington median household income
The median household income in North Arlington is $94,201 and the income per person is $48,014. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in North Arlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,900
- Owner-occupied
- 44.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.6%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.47
North Arlington demographics
- Population
- 16,461
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 6,649
- Foreign-born
- 30.1%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Arlington ›
Education in North Arlington
38.3% of adults 25 and older in North Arlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 13.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Arlington
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 14.4%
- Drive alone
- 63.9%
- Public transit
- 12%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
North Arlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Arlington | 16,461 | $94,201 | $474,500 | $1,738 |
| Lyndhurst | 22,463 | $111,711 | $524,400 | $1,796 |
| Belleville | 38,065 | $90,140 | $421,000 | $1,639 |
| Kearny | 40,614 | $79,154 | $459,400 | $1,720 |
| Rutherford | 18,894 | $143,153 | $603,600 | $1,966 |
| Nutley | 30,012 | $119,734 | $516,300 | $1,767 |
| Silver Lake | 3,917 | $82,469 | $448,300 | $1,448 |
| East Newark | 2,497 | $48,646 | $470,300 | $1,799 |
| East Rutherford | 10,313 | $97,993 | $458,100 | $1,952 |
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What is the median household income in North Arlington, NJ?
The median household income in North Arlington is $94,201, 9% 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 North Arlington?
The median home value in North Arlington is $474,500, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in North Arlington?
The median gross rent in North Arlington is $1,738 per month, about 27% of household income.
Is North Arlington, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the New Jersey median; home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in North Arlington?
The median age in North Arlington is 40.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in North Arlington?
The average commute to work in North Arlington is 32 minutes; 14.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Arlington?
The unemployment rate in North Arlington is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Arlington?
38.3% of adults in North Arlington 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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