At a Glance
Median Income
$187,500
$74,100 per capita
Home Value
$820,100
Zillow: $1,207,579
Median Rent
$2,651/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
11/100K
1,192/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.2%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.1%
7.2% smoking rate
How Closter Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Closter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Closter a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Closter residents earn a median household income of $187,500 , which is 150% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $74,100. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,374 business establishments, including 1,968 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Closter is $820,100 , 191% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,207,579. Median rent is $2,651/month, with 30.5% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Closter reports 11 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,192/100K.
Education
66.2% of adults in Closter hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% above the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Closter has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population8,544
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density2,704/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born33.4%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$187,500
Per Capita$74,100
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$58,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,359
Housing
A
Home Value$820,100
Rent$2,651
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$1,207,579
Housing Units2,881
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
D
Violent11/100K
Property1,192/100K
Health
Obesity21.1%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death9,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation39 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.2%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+30.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 73%
Commute33 min
Broadband97.6%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries35
Did You Know?
The median home in Closter was built in 1957.
21.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
33.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 1,968 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.