Closter, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Bronx County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
8,544
Population
2,704/sq mi density
$187,500
Median Income
$74,100 per capita
$820,100
Home Value
$1,207,579 Zillow
$2,651
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
11
Violent Crime/100K
1,192 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$187,500 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$820,100 home value, $2,651/mo rent
D
Safety
1.6 / 5.0
11 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Closter experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 32.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,704/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9729°N, 73.9603°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bronx County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laguardia (LGA) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0422 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 21.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.44 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.27 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 75 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0 in |
Closter has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.0").