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North Caldwell, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Essex County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
6,622 Population 2,157/sq mi density
$203,140 Median Income $98,718 per capita
$906,100 Home Value $1,103,501 Zillow
$3,250 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
75 Violent Crime/100K 331 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$203,140 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$906,100 home value, $3,250/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
75 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
77.0% bachelor's degree or higher

North Caldwell, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$203,140
170% above
$98,718 per capita
Home Value
$906,100
221% above
Zillow: $1,103,501
Median Rent
$3,250/mo
179% above
37.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
75/100K
80% below
331/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
77.0%
128% above
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.8%
38% below
6.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How North Caldwell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
270%
Home Value
321%
Rent
279%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
228%
Unemployment
122%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Caldwell 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

North Caldwell residents earn a median household income of $203,140 , which is 170% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $98,718. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,692 business establishments, including 1,759 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in North Caldwell is $906,100 , 221% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,103,501. Median rent is $3,250/month, with 37.5% 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 1967.

Safety & Crime

North Caldwell reports 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 331/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

77.0% of adults in North Caldwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (128% above the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North Caldwell 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 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population6,622
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density2,157/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$203,140
Per Capita$98,718
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$76,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,699

Housing

A
Home Value$906,100
Rent$3,250
Ownership96.0%
Zillow$1,103,501
Housing Units2,335
Rent Burden37.5%

Crime

F
Violent75/100K
Property331/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault60/100K
Burglary150/100K

Health

Obesity19.8%
Diabetes5.7%
Smoking6.5%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death8,341/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation401 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+77.0%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+45.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 27% / D 72%
Commute28 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries34

Did You Know?

The median home in North Caldwell was built in 1967.
29.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.549 (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 174 Mbps.
There are 1,759 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.