At a Glance
Median Income
$166,077
$68,105 per capita
Home Value
$610,100
Zillow: $709,926
Median Rent
$2,802/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
55.8%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.5%
8.6% smoking rate
How Cedar Knolls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cedar Knolls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cedar Knolls a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cedar Knolls residents earn a median household income of $166,077 , which is 121% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,105. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,002 business establishments, including 1,349 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cedar Knolls is $610,100 , 116% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $709,926. Median rent is $2,802/month, with 31.0% 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 1975.
Education
55.8% of adults in Cedar Knolls hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% above the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cedar Knolls has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population4,754
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density2,308/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born29.7%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$166,077
Per Capita$68,105
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
Housing
A+
Home Value$610,100
Rent$2,802
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$709,926
Housing Units1,783
Rent Burden31.0%
Health
Obesity21.5%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation366 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.8%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+25.0%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute22 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Cedar Knolls was built in 1975.
18.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.5% of the population has a disability.
29.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.