At a Glance
Median Income
$79,476
$44,834 per capita
Home Value
$388,500
Zillow: $581,849
Median Rent
$1,798/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
83/100K
769/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.4%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Little Ferry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Little Ferry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Little Ferry 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
Little Ferry residents earn a median household income of $79,476 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,834. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,208 business establishments, including 1,717 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Little Ferry is $388,500 , 38% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $581,849. Median rent is $1,798/month, with 29.1% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Little Ferry reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 769/100K. The murder rate is 9.3/100K.
Education
33.4% of adults in Little Ferry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Little Ferry has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population10,942
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density7,393/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,476
Per Capita$44,834
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$65,736M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,825
Housing
B+
Home Value$388,500
Rent$1,798
Ownership43.1%
Zillow$581,849
Housing Units4,466
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent83/100K
Property769/100K
Murder9.3/100K
Assault56/100K
Burglary111/100K
Health
Obesity25.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation18 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.4%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Little Ferry was founded in 1894.
The median home in Little Ferry was built in 1963.
15.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (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 162 Mbps.
There are 1,717 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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