Living in Oradell, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oradell · Census data 2020–2024
Oradell has 8,235 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $221,322 (114% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $737,800, the median rent is $2,305/month.
Oradell at a glance
- Population
- 8,235
- Median age
- 43.4State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $221,322State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $737,800State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,305/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 90.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71.8%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Oradell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 114% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Home values 62% 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 Oradell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oradell the median home value is $737,800, 122% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,305 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,991 a month in housing costs.
Oradell median household income
The median household income in Oradell is $221,322 and the income per person is $76,943. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Oradell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,761
- Owner-occupied
- 90.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.3%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 3.06
Oradell demographics
- Population
- 8,235
- Median age
- 43.4
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 2,669
- Foreign-born
- 17.4%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oradell ›
Education in Oradell
71.8% of adults 25 and older in Oradell have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 32.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oradell
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 36.6%
- Drive alone
- 52.8%
- Public transit
- 7.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.6%
Oradell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oradell | 8,235 | $221,322 | $737,800 | $2,305 |
| Emerson | 7,305 | $155,536 | $645,200 | $1,887 |
| New Milford | 16,995 | $114,889 | $580,400 | $1,765 |
| Haworth | 3,363 | $236,765 | $845,300 | $3,501 |
| Paramus | 26,568 | $144,349 | $813,900 | $3,032 |
| River Edge | 12,091 | $159,028 | $660,300 | $1,879 |
| Westwood | 11,283 | $165,781 | $606,400 | $2,458 |
| Dumont | 18,279 | $126,071 | $497,400 | $1,787 |
| Washington | 9,323 | $180,133 | $664,000 | $2,357 |
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What is the median household income in Oradell, NJ?
The median household income in Oradell is $221,322, 114% 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 Oradell?
The median home value in Oradell is $737,800, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Oradell?
The median gross rent in Oradell is $2,305 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Oradell, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 114% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: home values 62% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Oradell?
The median age in Oradell is 43.4 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Oradell?
The average commute to work in Oradell is 32 minutes; 36.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oradell?
The unemployment rate in Oradell is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oradell?
71.8% of adults in Oradell 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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