Haledon, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Haledon is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 8,936. Residents earn $94,178 per year, which is 25% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
8,936 Population 7,325/sq mi density
$94,178 Median Income $38,468 per capita
$347,700 Home Value $542,764 Zillow
$1,651 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
131 Violent Crime/100K 1,973 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$94,178 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$347,700 home value, $1,651/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
131 violent crimes/100K (66% below avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $94,178
25% higher than US avg
Home Value $347,700
23% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 131/100K
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.3%
31% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,651
42% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.2%
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.4%
6% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.1%
51% lower than US avg

How Haledon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population8,936
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density7,325/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 42%

Economy

A+
Median Income$94,178
Per Capita$38,468
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$105,805M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$347,700
Rent$1,651
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$542,764

Crime

F
Violent131/100K
Property1,973/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault59/100K
Burglary416/100K

Health

Obesity31.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression15.2%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation240 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+88.7%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute25 min
Libraries63

Is Haledon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Haledon receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Haledon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Haledon is $94,178, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Haledon is $347,700, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,651 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Haledon is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 131 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,973 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Haledon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Haledon has a population of 8,936 with a density of 7,325 people per square mile. The median age is 40.9 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (41.7%), with 1.9% Hispanic, 14.3% Black.

Population

8,936
Total Population
7,325
People / sq mi
40.9yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.3%
Female 52.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Haledon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only45.5%
42% below US avg
Spanish54.5%
307% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Haledon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Haledon is $94,178, which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Haledon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$94,178
25% above US avg
Per Capita Income$38,468
Avg Weekly Wage$1,551
IRS Avg AGI$139,008

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.1%
51% below US avg
Establishments (County)36,016
County GDP$105,805M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,730
Healthcare4,090
Retail3,534
Manufacturing1,003

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$14,998
329% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.31%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Work from Home7.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Haledon is $347,700, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,651 (42% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $542,764.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$347,700
23% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$542,764
Median List Price$587,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$587,450
$/Sq Ft$452
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory12

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,651
42% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied48.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$14,998
329% above US avg
Effective Rate4.31%
In Haledon, 31.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 15.2% report depression. 30.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Haledon vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.2%
3% below US avg
Diabetes11.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure29.3%
Asthma8.9%
COPD4.7%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.4%
Physical Inactivity30.9%
Depression15.2%
Mental Distress16.4%
Physical Distress13.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.7%
Checkup Rate73.5%
Premature Death4,472/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.5/10
Exercise Access99.7%
Healthcare Facilities4,090
Haledon has a violent crime rate of 131 per 100,000 residents, 66% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,973 per 100,000 (1% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Haledon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent130.8/100K
66% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery71.3/100K
Assault59.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,973.1/100K
1% above US avg
Burglary416.0/100K
Theft1,343.2/100K
Vehicle Theft214.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)38

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Haledon has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density7,325/sq mi
Coordinates40.9370°N, 74.1889°W
County FIPS34003
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 3.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.3%
D 50.7%

Winner: Democrat by 3.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.3%
31% below US avg
High School+88.7%
School Test Score6.24
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density7,325/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries63
Healthcare Facilities4,090
Restaurants2,730
Retail Stores3,534

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)38
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Work from Home7.3%

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