At a Glance
Median Income
$101,196
$61,910 per capita
Home Value
$563,000
Zillow: $706,559
Median Rent
$1,937/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
88/100K
718/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.3%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.6%
8.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Caldwell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Caldwell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Caldwell a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Caldwell residents earn a median household income of $101,196 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,910. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,692 business establishments, including 1,759 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Caldwell is $563,000 , 100% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $706,559. Median rent is $1,937/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Caldwell reports 88 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 718/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
58.3% of adults in Caldwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Caldwell has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population8,898
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density7,541/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,196
Per Capita$61,910
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$76,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,699
Housing
B+
Home Value$563,000
Rent$1,937
Ownership45.4%
Zillow$706,559
Housing Units3,762
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent88/100K
Property718/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault76/100K
Burglary189/100K
Health
Obesity22.6%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death8,341/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation399 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.3%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+27.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 72%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Caldwell was built in 1955.
19.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.549 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 1,759 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
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