Living in Wallington, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wallington · Census data 2020–2024
Wallington has 11,889 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $85,862 (17% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $528,300, the median rent is $1,625/month.
Wallington at a glance
- Population
- 11,889
- Median age
- 38.7State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $85,862State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $528,300State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,625/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 37.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Wallington a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 29 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the New Jersey median; home values 16% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Wallington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wallington the median home value is $528,300, 59% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,625 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,331 a month in housing costs.
Wallington median household income
The median household income in Wallington is $85,862 and the income per person is $42,477. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Wallington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,988
- Owner-occupied
- 37.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 62.5%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.51
Wallington demographics
- Population
- 11,889
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 4,726
- Foreign-born
- 45.9%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wallington ›
Education in Wallington
38.6% of adults 25 and older in Wallington have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 12.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wallington
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 5.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Wallington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallington | 11,889 | $85,862 | $528,300 | $1,625 |
| Wood-Ridge | 10,218 | $136,108 | $566,200 | $1,878 |
| Passaic | 70,002 | $55,371 | $429,900 | $1,465 |
| Hasbrouck Heights | 12,115 | $123,734 | $552,900 | $1,700 |
| Garfield | 32,783 | $79,700 | $475,500 | $1,688 |
| Lodi | 26,082 | $89,305 | $475,000 | $1,714 |
| Rutherford | 18,894 | $143,153 | $603,600 | $1,966 |
| Teterboro | 136 | $24,904 | — | $1,982 |
| Moonachie | 3,126 | $90,260 | $445,800 | $1,127 |
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What is the median household income in Wallington, NJ?
The median household income in Wallington is $85,862, 17% lower 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 Wallington?
The median home value in Wallington is $528,300, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Wallington?
The median gross rent in Wallington is $1,625 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Wallington, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 29 minutes. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the New Jersey median; home values 16% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
What is the median age in Wallington?
The median age in Wallington is 38.7 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Wallington?
The average commute to work in Wallington is 29 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wallington?
The unemployment rate in Wallington is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wallington?
38.6% of adults in Wallington 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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