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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 45.5% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 54.5% |
| 307% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $94,178 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,468 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,551 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $139,008 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36,016 |
| County GDP | $105,805M |
| Restaurants | 2,730 |
| Healthcare | 4,090 |
| Retail | 3,534 |
| Manufacturing | 1,003 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $14,998 |
| 329% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.31% |
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |
| Census Median | $347,700 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $542,764 |
| Median List Price | $587,450 |
| Median List Price | $587,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $452 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,651 |
| 42% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 48.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $14,998 |
| 329% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.31% |
| Obesity | 31.2% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.9% |
| Depression | 15.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.5% |
| Premature Death | 4,472/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,090 |
| Total Violent | 130.8/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 71.3/100K |
| Assault | 59.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,973.1/100K |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 416.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,343.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 214.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,325/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9370°N, 74.1889°W |
| County FIPS | 34003 |
Winner: Democrat by 3.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.3% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 7,325/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,090 |
| Restaurants | 2,730 |
| Retail Stores | 3,534 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| Avg Commute | 24.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |