Living in Waldwick, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waldwick · Census data 2020–2024
Waldwick has 10,164 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $177,962 (72% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $588,500, the median rent is $3,446/month.
Waldwick at a glance
- Population
- 10,164
- Median age
- 40.5State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $177,962State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $588,500State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $3,446/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 87.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Waldwick a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 72% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 1.4%.
Cons: Home values 30% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Waldwick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waldwick the median home value is $588,500, 77% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,446 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,337 a month in housing costs.
Waldwick median household income
The median household income in Waldwick is $177,962 and the income per person is $66,817. 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Waldwick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,490
- Owner-occupied
- 87.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.1%
- Vacant
- 1.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.96
Waldwick demographics
- Population
- 10,164
- Median age
- 40.5
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 3,433
- Foreign-born
- 15.1%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waldwick ›
Education in Waldwick
59.5% of adults 25 and older in Waldwick have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 20% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waldwick
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 19%
- Drive alone
- 67.3%
- Public transit
- 6.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.8%
Waldwick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldwick | 10,164 | $177,962 | $588,500 | $3,446 |
| Allendale | 6,865 | $160,162 | $782,700 | $2,590 |
| Midland Park | 7,019 | $146,841 | $607,200 | $1,853 |
| Ho-Ho-Kus | 4,270 | $250,001 | $1,092,500 | $2,857 |
| Saddle River | 3,389 | $212,143 | $2,000,001 | $2,211 |
| Ridgewood | 26,308 | $208,211 | $891,200 | $2,499 |
| Wyckoff | 17,050 | $203,988 | $925,700 | $2,567 |
| Woodcliff Lake | 6,152 | $213,981 | $946,400 | $1,888 |
| Ramsey | 14,805 | $160,996 | $697,300 | $2,245 |
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What is the median household income in Waldwick, NJ?
The median household income in Waldwick is $177,962, 72% 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 Waldwick?
The median home value in Waldwick is $588,500, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Waldwick?
The median gross rent in Waldwick is $3,446 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Waldwick, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 72% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 1.4%. Minuses: home values 30% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Waldwick?
The median age in Waldwick is 40.5 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Waldwick?
The average commute to work in Waldwick is 27 minutes; 19% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waldwick?
The unemployment rate in Waldwick is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waldwick?
59.5% of adults in Waldwick 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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