At a Glance
Median Income
$94,960
$51,220 per capita
Home Value
$577,200
Zillow: $642,665
Median Rent
$1,783/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
126/100K
647/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.4%
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
10.7% smoking rate
How Cliffside Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cliffside Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cliffside Park a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cliffside Park residents earn a median household income of $94,960 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,220. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 129,635 business establishments, including 10,013 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cliffside Park is $577,200 , 105% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $642,665. Median rent is $1,783/month, with 29.3% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Cliffside Park reports 126 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 647/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
42.4% of adults in Cliffside Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cliffside Park has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population25,580
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density26,646/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born45.7%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$94,960
Per Capita$51,220
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$1,006,673M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,175
Housing
B
Home Value$577,200
Rent$1,783
Ownership49.8%
Zillow$642,665
Housing Units11,297
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent126/100K
Property647/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault84/100K
Burglary80/100K
Health
Obesity27.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,960/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation246 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.4%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+16.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 18% / D 82%
Commute35 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed220 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries48
Did You Know?
The median home in Cliffside Park was built in 1971.
17.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.598 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
45.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 220 Mbps.
There are 10,013 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.