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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 85.8% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.2% |
| 6% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $140,063 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $73,397 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,551 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $139,008 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36,016 |
| County GDP | $105,805M |
| Restaurants | 2,730 |
| Healthcare | 4,090 |
| Retail | 3,534 |
| Manufacturing | 1,003 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $14,998 |
| 329% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.56% |
| Commute Time | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 17.4% |
| Census Median | $586,200 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $717,581 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,837 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,200 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $14,998 |
| 329% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.56% |
| Obesity | 24.9% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.2% |
| Heart Disease | 3.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.2% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| COPD | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.6% |
| Depression | 16.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.4% |
| Physical Distress | 9.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 4,472/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,090 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 614.9/100K |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 41.0/100K |
| Theft | 573.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,456/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9958°N, 74.1413°W |
| County FIPS | 34003 |
Winner: Democrat by 3.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 55.2% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,456/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,090 |
| Restaurants | 2,730 |
| Retail Stores | 3,534 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| Avg Commute | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 17.4% |