North Arlington, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Hudson County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
16,368 Population 6,600/sq mi density
$101,493 Median Income $50,650 per capita
$464,700 Home Value $634,560 Zillow
$1,706 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
102 Violent Crime/100K 1,173 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$101,493 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$464,700 home value, $1,706/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
102 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.6% bachelor's degree or higher

North Arlington, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$101,493
35% above
$50,650 per capita
Home Value
$464,700
65% above
Zillow: $634,560
Median Rent
$1,706/mo
47% above
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
102/100K
73% below
1,173/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.6%
15% above
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.9%
16% below
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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)

Income
135%
Home Value
165%
Rent
147%
Poverty
17%
Bachelor's
115%
Unemployment
178%
Crime
27%
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 6.4% (78% 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 $634,560. 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 102 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,173/100K.

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 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population16,368
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density6,600/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born32.1%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$101,493
Per Capita$50,650
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$65,736M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,825

Housing

A
Home Value$464,700
Rent$1,706
Ownership46.4%
Zillow$634,560
Housing Units6,953
Rent Burden24.1%

Crime

F
Violent102/100K
Property1,173/100K

Health

Obesity26.9%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,244/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI41 (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
Broadband92.7%
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.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
32.1% 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.