Living in Wyckoff, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wyckoff · Census data 2020–2024
Wyckoff has 17,050 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $203,988 (97% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $925,700, the median rent is $2,567/month.
Wyckoff at a glance
- Population
- 17,050
- Median age
- 46.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $203,988State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $925,700State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,567/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 92.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.7%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Wyckoff a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 97% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 104% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wyckoff
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wyckoff the median home value is $925,700, 178% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,567 per month, which is 36.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Wyckoff median household income
The median household income in Wyckoff is $203,988 and the income per person is $98,916. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Wyckoff: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,247
- Owner-occupied
- 92.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.3%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.83
Wyckoff demographics
- Population
- 17,050
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 5,865
- Foreign-born
- 10.3%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wyckoff ›
Education in Wyckoff
70.7% of adults 25 and older in Wyckoff have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 30.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wyckoff
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 26.7%
- Drive alone
- 58.7%
- Public transit
- 7.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Wyckoff vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyckoff | 17,050 | $203,988 | $925,700 | $2,567 |
| Midland Park | 7,019 | $146,841 | $607,200 | $1,853 |
| Franklin Lakes | 11,084 | $235,795 | $1,264,000 | $3,230 |
| Waldwick | 10,164 | $177,962 | $588,500 | $3,446 |
| North Haledon | 8,778 | $125,313 | $547,600 | $2,369 |
| Allendale | 6,865 | $160,162 | $782,700 | $2,590 |
| Hawthorne | 19,628 | $110,237 | $533,700 | $1,830 |
| Ridgewood | 26,308 | $208,211 | $891,200 | $2,499 |
| Glen Rock | 12,154 | $215,096 | $856,900 | $1,930 |
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What is the median household income in Wyckoff, NJ?
The median household income in Wyckoff is $203,988, 97% 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 Wyckoff?
The median home value in Wyckoff is $925,700, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Wyckoff?
The median gross rent in Wyckoff is $2,567 per month, about 36.2% of household income.
Is Wyckoff, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 97% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 104% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Wyckoff?
The median age in Wyckoff is 46.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Wyckoff?
The average commute to work in Wyckoff is 33 minutes; 26.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wyckoff?
The unemployment rate in Wyckoff is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wyckoff?
70.7% of adults in Wyckoff 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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