Living in Old Tappan, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Old Tappan · Census data 2020–2024
Old Tappan has 6,008 residents with a median age of 44.4. The median household income is $205,385 (98% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $951,300, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Old Tappan at a glance
- Population
- 6,008
- Median age
- 44.4State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $205,385State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $951,300State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 94.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 76.9%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Old Tappan a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 98% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 2.3%.
Cons: Home values 109% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Old Tappan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Old Tappan the median home value is $951,300, 186% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 24.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Old Tappan median household income
The median household income in Old Tappan is $205,385 and the income per person is $78,124. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Old Tappan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,044
- Owner-occupied
- 94.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.9%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 3.10
Old Tappan demographics
- Population
- 6,008
- Median age
- 44.4
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 1,938
- Foreign-born
- 29.6%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Old Tappan ›
Education in Old Tappan
76.9% of adults 25 and older in Old Tappan have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 31.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Old Tappan
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 19.5%
- Drive alone
- 60.5%
- Public transit
- 5.9%
- Walk to work
- 5.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Old Tappan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Tappan | 6,008 | $205,385 | $951,300 | $3,501 |
| River Vale | 10,058 | $213,666 | $775,000 | $1,455 |
| Tappan | 6,687 | $174,286 | $644,200 | $2,299 |
| Northvale | 4,829 | $127,625 | $592,400 | $1,932 |
| Harrington Park | 4,954 | $180,500 | $776,900 | $1,414 |
| Sparkill | 1,483 | $250,001 | $653,900 | — |
| Orangeburg | 4,529 | $106,906 | $646,400 | $1,292 |
| Pearl River | 16,155 | $145,063 | $608,200 | $1,973 |
| Norwood | 5,724 | $178,311 | $709,100 | $2,094 |
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What is the median household income in Old Tappan, NJ?
The median household income in Old Tappan is $205,385, 98% 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 Old Tappan?
The median home value in Old Tappan is $951,300, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Old Tappan?
The median gross rent in Old Tappan is $3,501 per month, about 24.2% of household income.
Is Old Tappan, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 98% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 2.3%. Minuses: home values 109% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Old Tappan?
The median age in Old Tappan is 44.4 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Old Tappan?
The average commute to work in Old Tappan is 34 minutes; 19.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Old Tappan?
The unemployment rate in Old Tappan is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Old Tappan?
76.9% of adults in Old Tappan 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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