At a Glance
Median Income
$117,717
$57,360 per capita
Home Value
$577,300
Zillow: $767,659
Median Rent
$1,845/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
40/100K
586/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.5%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.0%
8.5% smoking rate
How Northvale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Northvale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Northvale 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
Northvale residents earn a median household income of $117,717 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,360. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Northvale is $577,300 , 105% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $767,659. Median rent is $1,845/month, with 33.0% 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
Northvale reports 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 586/100K.
Education
55.5% of adults in Northvale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Northvale has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,782
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density3,765/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born31.3%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,717
Per Capita$57,360
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
B+
Home Value$577,300
Rent$1,845
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$767,659
Housing Units1,635
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent40/100K
Property586/100K
Health
Obesity23.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
Elevation42 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.5%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+16.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries45
Did You Know?
Northvale was founded in 1916.
The median home in Northvale was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
31.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.