Midland Park, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Midland Park is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 6,996. Residents earn $140,063 per year, which is 86% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
6,996 Population 4,456/sq mi density
$140,063 Median Income $73,397 per capita
$586,200 Home Value $717,581 Zillow
$1,837 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$140,063 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$586,200 home value, $1,837/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $140,063
86% higher than US avg
Home Value $586,200
108% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 55.2%
64% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,837
58% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 24.9%
22% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.2%
44% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.4%
97% lower than US avg

How Midland Park Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population6,996
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density4,456/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 88%

Economy

A+
Median Income$140,063
Per Capita$73,397
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty0.4%
County GDP$105,805M
Commute28 min

Housing

A
Home Value$586,200
Rent$1,837
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$717,581

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property615/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary41/100K

Health

Obesity24.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression16.9%
Heart Disease3.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation308 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+55.2%
High School+96.6%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute28 min
Libraries63

Is Midland Park a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Midland Park receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Midland Park stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Midland Park is $140,063, which is significantly higher than the national average — 86% above $75,149. This places Midland Park among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Midland Park is $586,200, making it a premium housing market at 108% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,837 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Midland Park is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 615 per 100,000, 69% below the national average.

Education

Midland Park is a highly educated community — 55.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Midland Park 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.

Midland Park has a population of 6,996 with a density of 4,456 people per square mile. The median age is 42.7 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.4%), with 1.2% Black.

Population

6,996
Total Population
4,456
People / sq mi
42.7yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Midland Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only85.8%
9% above US avg
Spanish14.2%
6% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Midland Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Midland Park is $140,063, which is 86% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Midland Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$140,063
86% above US avg
Per Capita Income$73,397
Avg Weekly Wage$1,551
IRS Avg AGI$139,008

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.4%
97% below US avg
Establishments (County)36,016
County GDP$105,805M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,730
Healthcare4,090
Retail3,534
Manufacturing1,003

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$14,998
329% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.56%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.7 min
Work from Home17.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Midland Park is $586,200, 108% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,837 (58% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $717,581.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$586,200
108% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$717,581

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,837
58% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$3,200

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$14,998
329% above US avg
Effective Rate2.56%
In Midland Park, 24.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 16.9% report depression. 16.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Midland Park vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.9%
22% below US avg
Diabetes6.2%
Heart Disease3.8%
High Blood Pressure26.2%
Asthma8.7%
COPD3.6%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.2%
Physical Inactivity16.6%
Depression16.9%
Mental Distress15.4%
Physical Distress9.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.7%
Checkup Rate76.1%
Premature Death4,472/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.5/10
Exercise Access99.7%
Healthcare Facilities4,090
Midland Park has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 615 per 100,000 (69% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Midland Park vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property614.9/100K
69% below US avg
Burglary41.0/100K
Theft573.9/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)38

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Midland Park has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density4,456/sq mi
Coordinates40.9958°N, 74.1413°W
County FIPS34003
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 55.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 3.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.3%
D 50.7%

Winner: Democrat by 3.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+55.2%
64% above US avg
High School+96.6%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,456/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries63
Healthcare Facilities4,090
Restaurants2,730
Retail Stores3,534

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)38
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.7 min
Work from Home17.4%

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