New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Northvale is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 4,782. Residents earn $117,717 per year, which is 57% above the national average.
Based on current data, Northvale receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Northvale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Northvale is $117,717, which is significantly higher than the national average — 57% above $75,149. This places Northvale among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Northvale is $577,300, making it a premium housing market at 105% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,845 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Northvale is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 42 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 293 per 100,000, 85% below the national average.
Northvale is a highly educated community — 55.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Northvale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches, including 32.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 52.8% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 47.2% |
| 252% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $117,717 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $57,360 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,814 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $188,224 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 37,722 |
| County GDP | $120,154M |
| Restaurants | 2,631 |
| Healthcare | 3,441 |
| Retail | 3,365 |
| Manufacturing | 485 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.57% |
| Commute Time | 28.6 min |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |
| Census Median | $577,300 |
| 105% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $723,149 |
| Median List Price | $660,000 |
| Median List Price | $660,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $444 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,845 |
| 59% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.57% |
| Obesity | 23.0% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.2% |
| Asthma | 7.8% |
| COPD | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.7% |
| Depression | 14.5% |
| Mental Distress | 14.4% |
| Physical Distress | 9.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 4,881/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Total Violent | 41.9/100K |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 20.9/100K |
| Assault | 20.9/100K |
| Total Property | 293.0/100K |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 293.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.2 inches |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 42 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,765/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0129°N, 73.9486°W |
| County FIPS | 36119 |
Winner: Democrat by 26.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 55.5% |
| 65% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,765/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 45 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Restaurants | 2,631 |
| Retail Stores | 3,365 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Avg Commute | 28.6 min |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |