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Midland Park, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Bergen County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
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 23.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
28 Violent Crime/100K 524 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
28 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Midland Park, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$140,063
86% above
$73,397 per capita
Home Value
$586,200
108% above
Zillow: $717,581
Median Rent
$1,837/mo
58% above
23.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
28/100K
93% below
524/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.2%
64% above
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
0.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.9%
22% below
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
282 sunny days/yr

How Midland Park Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
186%
Home Value
208%
Rent
158%
Poverty
3%
Bachelor's
164%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
7%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Midland Park a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Midland Park residents earn a median household income of $140,063 , which is 86% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $73,397. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.4% 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 Midland Park is $586,200 , 108% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $717,581. Median rent is $1,837/month, with 23.2% 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 1954.

Safety & Crime

Midland Park reports 28 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 524/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

55.2% of adults in Midland Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% above the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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

Data Overview

People

Population6,996
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density4,456/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$140,063
Per Capita$73,397
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty0.4%
County GDP$105,805M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,551

Housing

A
Home Value$586,200
Rent$1,837
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$717,581
Housing Units2,977
Rent Burden23.2%

Crime

F
Violent28/100K
Property524/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault28/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity24.9%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,472/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation308 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+55.2%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+20.2%
School Score7.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries63

Did You Know?

Midland Park was founded in 1894.
The median home in Midland Park was built in 1954.
17.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.2% 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.