Living in Northvale, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northvale · Census data 2020–2024
Northvale has 4,829 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $127,625 (23% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $592,400, the median rent is $1,932/month.
Northvale at a glance
- Population
- 4,829
- Median age
- 44.3State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $127,625State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $592,400State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,932/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 76.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Northvale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 30% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Northvale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northvale the median home value is $592,400, 78% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,932 per month, which is 42% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,476 a month in housing costs.
Northvale median household income
The median household income in Northvale is $127,625 and the income per person is $60,738. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Northvale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,725
- Owner-occupied
- 76.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.7%
- Vacant
- 0.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.82
Northvale demographics
- Population
- 4,829
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 1,715
- Foreign-born
- 34.8%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northvale ›
Education in Northvale
52% of adults 25 and older in Northvale have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 17.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northvale
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 15.1%
- Drive alone
- 64.9%
- Public transit
- 8.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Northvale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northvale | 4,829 | $127,625 | $592,400 | $1,932 |
| Tappan | 6,687 | $174,286 | $644,200 | $2,299 |
| Sparkill | 1,483 | $250,001 | $653,900 | — |
| Norwood | 5,724 | $178,311 | $709,100 | $2,094 |
| Old Tappan | 6,008 | $205,385 | $951,300 | $3,501 |
| Harrington Park | 4,954 | $180,500 | $776,900 | $1,414 |
| Orangeburg | 4,529 | $106,906 | $646,400 | $1,292 |
| Piermont | 2,514 | $140,450 | $652,900 | $1,910 |
| Closter | 8,606 | $190,469 | $871,300 | $2,721 |
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What is the median household income in Northvale, NJ?
The median household income in Northvale is $127,625, 23% 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 Northvale?
The median home value in Northvale is $592,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Northvale?
The median gross rent in Northvale is $1,932 per month, about 42% of household income.
Is Northvale, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 30% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Northvale?
The median age in Northvale is 44.3 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Northvale?
The average commute to work in Northvale is 26 minutes; 15.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northvale?
The unemployment rate in Northvale is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northvale?
52% of adults in Northvale 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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