At a Glance
Median Income
$94,178
$38,468 per capita
Home Value
$347,700
Zillow: $567,420
Median Rent
$1,651/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
73/100K
1,594/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
11.9% smoking rate
How Haledon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Haledon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Haledon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Haledon residents earn a median household income of $94,178 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,468. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,016 business establishments, including 2,730 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Haledon is $347,700 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $567,420. Median rent is $1,651/month, with 33.3% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
Haledon reports 73 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,594/100K.
Education
23.3% of adults in Haledon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Haledon has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population8,936
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density7,325/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born38.0%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$94,178
Per Capita$38,468
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$105,805M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,551
Housing
A+
Home Value$347,700
Rent$1,651
Ownership48.3%
Zillow$567,420
Housing Units3,271
Rent Burden33.3%
Crime
F
Violent73/100K
Property1,594/100K
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death4,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation240 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Haledon was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
38.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 2,730 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.