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Haledon, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Bergen County County

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 33.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
375 Violent Crime/100K 1,704 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
375 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Haledon, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$94,178
25% above
$38,468 per capita
Home Value
$347,700
23% above
Zillow: $542,764
Median Rent
$1,651/mo
42% above
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
375/100K
1% below
1,704/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
31% below
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
3% below
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
282 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
125%
Home Value
123%
Rent
142%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
99%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Haledon a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 3.4% (6% below 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 $542,764. 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 375 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,704/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population8,936
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density7,325/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$94,178
Per Capita$38,468
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$105,805M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,551

Housing

A+
Home Value$347,700
Rent$1,651
Ownership48.3%
Zillow$542,764
Housing Units3,271
Rent Burden33.3%

Crime

F
Violent375/100K
Property1,704/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault326/100K
Burglary302/100K

Health

Obesity31.2%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death4,472/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI39 (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.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.