At a Glance
Median Income
$203,140
$98,718 per capita
Home Value
$906,100
Zillow: $1,185,862
Median Rent
$3,250/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
15/100K
643/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
77.0%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.8%
6.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Caldwell a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 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 6.3% (75% 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 $1,185,862. 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 15 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 643/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,622
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density2,157/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born14.8%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$203,140
Per Capita$98,718
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$76,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,699
Housing
A
Home Value$906,100
Rent$3,250
Ownership96.0%
Zillow$1,185,862
Housing Units2,335
Rent Burden37.5%
Crime
F
Violent15/100K
Property643/100K
Health
Obesity19.8%
Diabetes5.7%
Smoking6.5%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death8,341/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
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?
North Caldwell was founded in 1898.
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.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
14.8% 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.