At a Glance
Median Income
$187,500
$74,100 per capita
Home Value
$820,100
Zillow: $1,124,604
Median Rent
$2,651/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
58/100K
502/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.2%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.1%
7.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 sunny days/yr
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+
3.8 / 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 3.1% (14% below 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 $1,124,604. 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 58 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 502/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population8,544
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density2,704/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$187,500
Per Capita$74,100
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$58,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,359
Housing
A
Home Value$820,100
Rent$2,651
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$1,124,604
Housing Units2,881
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent58/100K
Property502/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault47/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity21.1%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death9,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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