Living in North Caldwell, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Caldwell · Census data 2020–2024
North Caldwell has 6,656 residents with a median age of 43.6. The median household income is $208,245 (101% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $904,500, the median rent is $3,329/month.
North Caldwell at a glance
- Population
- 6,656
- Median age
- 43.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $208,245State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $904,500State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $3,329/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 97.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 80.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is North Caldwell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 101% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 1.7%.
Cons: Home values 99% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Caldwell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Caldwell the median home value is $904,500, 172% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,329 per month, which is 39% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
North Caldwell median household income
The median household income in North Caldwell is $208,245 and the income per person is $94,255. 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in North Caldwell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,293
- Owner-occupied
- 97.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.1%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 3.03
North Caldwell demographics
- Population
- 6,656
- Median age
- 43.6
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 2,194
- Foreign-born
- 11.7%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Caldwell ›
Education in North Caldwell
80.6% of adults 25 and older in North Caldwell have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 49.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Caldwell
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 30.6%
- Drive alone
- 57.4%
- Public transit
- 7%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.6%
North Caldwell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Caldwell | 6,656 | $208,245 | $904,500 | $3,329 |
| Cedar Grove | 13,475 | $151,263 | $634,000 | $1,896 |
| Singac | 4,207 | $104,519 | $427,400 | $2,073 |
| Caldwell | 9,003 | $96,824 | $575,400 | $1,976 |
| West Caldwell | 10,995 | $158,467 | $659,100 | $1,877 |
| Verona | 14,545 | $161,843 | $608,400 | $2,130 |
| Little Falls | 14,790 | $123,307 | $481,300 | $1,843 |
| Fairfield | 7,824 | $115,980 | $688,500 | $2,656 |
| Essex Fells | 2,361 | $250,001 | $1,083,000 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in North Caldwell, NJ?
The median household income in North Caldwell is $208,245, 101% 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 North Caldwell?
The median home value in North Caldwell is $904,500, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in North Caldwell?
The median gross rent in North Caldwell is $3,329 per month, about 39% of household income.
Is North Caldwell, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 101% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 1.7%. Minuses: home values 99% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in North Caldwell?
The median age in North Caldwell is 43.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in North Caldwell?
The average commute to work in North Caldwell is 30 minutes; 30.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Caldwell?
The unemployment rate in North Caldwell is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Caldwell?
80.6% of adults in North Caldwell 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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