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Leonia, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · New York County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
9,300 Population 6,118/sq mi density
$116,429 Median Income $68,548 per capita
$634,500 Home Value $792,258 Zillow
$2,149 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
33 Violent Crime/100K 561 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$116,429 median income, 3.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$634,500 home value, $2,149/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
33 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Leonia, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$116,429
55% above
$68,548 per capita
Home Value
$634,500
125% above
Zillow: $792,258
Median Rent
$2,149/mo
85% above
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
33/100K
91% below
561/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.5%
80% above
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.8%
35% below
7.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Leonia Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Leonia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
155%
Home Value
225%
Rent
185%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
180%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
9%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Leonia a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Leonia residents earn a median household income of $116,429 , which is 55% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $68,548. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 129,635 business establishments, including 10,013 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Leonia is $634,500 , 125% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $792,258. Median rent is $2,149/month, with 30.0% 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 1947.

Safety & Crime

Leonia reports 33 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 561/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

60.5% of adults in Leonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% above the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Leonia 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 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population9,300
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density6,118/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$116,429
Per Capita$68,548
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$1,006,673M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,175

Housing

B+
Home Value$634,500
Rent$2,149
Ownership69.9%
Zillow$792,258
Housing Units3,571
Rent Burden30.0%

Crime

F
Violent33/100K
Property561/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault22/100K
Burglary121/100K

Health

Obesity20.8%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,960/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation103 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.5%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+22.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 18% / D 82%
Commute31 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed220 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries48

Did You Know?

The median home in Leonia was built in 1947.
12.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.598 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 220 Mbps.
There are 10,013 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.