Living in North Haledon, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Haledon · Census data 2020–2024
North Haledon has 8,778 residents with a median age of 47.3. The median household income is $125,313 (21% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $547,600, the median rent is $2,369/month.
North Haledon at a glance
- Population
- 8,778
- Median age
- 47.3State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $125,313State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $547,600State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,369/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 93.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is North Haledon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Home values 21% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Haledon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Haledon the median home value is $547,600, 65% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,369 per month, which is 36% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,308 a month in housing costs.
North Haledon median household income
The median household income in North Haledon is $125,313 and the income per person is $59,800. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in North Haledon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,087
- Owner-occupied
- 93.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.3%
- Vacant
- 1.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.72
North Haledon demographics
- Population
- 8,778
- Median age
- 47.3
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 3,043
- Foreign-born
- 22.4%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Haledon ›
Education in North Haledon
41% of adults 25 and older in North Haledon have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 14.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Haledon
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 19%
- Drive alone
- 64.4%
- Public transit
- 4.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
North Haledon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Haledon | 8,778 | $125,313 | $547,600 | $2,369 |
| Hawthorne | 19,628 | $110,237 | $533,700 | $1,830 |
| Prospect Park | 6,319 | $53,125 | $406,800 | $1,647 |
| Haledon | 8,980 | $95,870 | $396,400 | $1,750 |
| Wyckoff | 17,050 | $203,988 | $925,700 | $2,567 |
| Preakness | 18,520 | $133,205 | $617,700 | $1,918 |
| Glen Rock | 12,154 | $215,096 | $856,900 | $1,930 |
| Midland Park | 7,019 | $146,841 | $607,200 | $1,853 |
| Franklin Lakes | 11,084 | $235,795 | $1,264,000 | $3,230 |
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What is the median household income in North Haledon, NJ?
The median household income in North Haledon is $125,313, 21% 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 Haledon?
The median home value in North Haledon is $547,600, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in North Haledon?
The median gross rent in North Haledon is $2,369 per month, about 36% of household income.
Is North Haledon, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: home values 21% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in North Haledon?
The median age in North Haledon is 47.3 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in North Haledon?
The average commute to work in North Haledon is 31 minutes; 19% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Haledon?
The unemployment rate in North Haledon is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Haledon?
41% of adults in North Haledon 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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