Northvale, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Westchester County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
4,782
Population
3,765/sq mi density
$117,717
Median Income
$57,360 per capita
$577,300
Home Value
$767,659 Zillow
$1,845
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
40
Violent Crime/100K
586 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$117,717 median income, 5.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$577,300 home value, $1,845/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
40 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Northvale experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 32.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Westchester County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laguardia (LGA) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0418 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 75 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in |
Northvale has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.6").