At a Glance
Median Income
$101,493
$50,650 per capita
Home Value
$464,700
Zillow: $602,901
Median Rent
$1,706/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
121/100K
1,006/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.6%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.9%
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
271 sunny days/yr
How North Arlington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Arlington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Arlington a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Arlington residents earn a median household income of $101,493 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,650. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% 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 North Arlington is $464,700 , 65% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $602,901. Median rent is $1,706/month, with 24.1% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
North Arlington reports 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,006/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.6% of adults in North Arlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Arlington has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population16,368
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density6,600/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,493
Per Capita$50,650
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$65,736M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,825
Housing
A
Home Value$464,700
Rent$1,706
Ownership46.4%
Zillow$602,901
Housing Units6,953
Rent Burden24.1%
Crime
F
Violent121/100K
Property1,006/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault83/100K
Burglary57/100K
Health
Obesity26.9%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation92 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.6%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in North Arlington was built in 1955.
13.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.5% 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.