Living in West Caldwell, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Caldwell · Census data 2020–2024
West Caldwell has 10,995 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $158,467 (53% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $659,100, the median rent is $1,877/month.
West Caldwell at a glance
- Population
- 10,995
- Median age
- 44State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $158,467State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $659,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,877/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 85.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is West Caldwell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 53% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Home values 45% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Caldwell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Caldwell the median home value is $659,100, 98% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,877 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,503 a month in housing costs.
West Caldwell median household income
The median household income in West Caldwell is $158,467 and the income per person is $72,856. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in West Caldwell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,121
- Owner-occupied
- 85.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.2%
- Vacant
- 1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.65
West Caldwell demographics
- Population
- 10,995
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 4,081
- Foreign-born
- 10.5%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Caldwell ›
Education in West Caldwell
63.1% of adults 25 and older in West Caldwell have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 23.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Caldwell
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 2.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
West Caldwell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Caldwell | 10,995 | $158,467 | $659,100 | $1,877 |
| Caldwell | 9,003 | $96,824 | $575,400 | $1,976 |
| Essex Fells | 2,361 | $250,001 | $1,083,000 | $3,501 |
| Roseland | 6,268 | $164,458 | $665,700 | $3,297 |
| North Caldwell | 6,656 | $208,245 | $904,500 | $3,329 |
| Fairfield | 7,824 | $115,980 | $688,500 | $2,656 |
| Pine Brook | 5,961 | $126,488 | $767,200 | $2,366 |
| Verona | 14,545 | $161,843 | $608,400 | $2,130 |
| Pleasantdale | 2,145 | $144,281 | $579,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Caldwell, NJ?
The median household income in West Caldwell is $158,467, 53% 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 West Caldwell?
The median home value in West Caldwell is $659,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in West Caldwell?
The median gross rent in West Caldwell is $1,877 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is West Caldwell, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 53% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: home values 45% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Caldwell?
The median age in West Caldwell is 44 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in West Caldwell?
The average commute to work in West Caldwell is 26 minutes; 14.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Caldwell?
The unemployment rate in West Caldwell is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Caldwell?
63.1% of adults in West Caldwell 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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