New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Old Tappan is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 5,896. Residents earn $199,250 per year, which is 165% above the national average.
Based on current data, Old Tappan receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. 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. Old Tappan stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Old Tappan is $199,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 165% above $75,149. This places Old Tappan among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Old Tappan is $910,600, making it a premium housing market at 223% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,241 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Old Tappan is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 220 per 100,000, 89% below the national average.
Old Tappan is a highly educated community — 76.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Old Tappan 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 | 64.2% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 35.8% |
| 167% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $199,250 |
| 165% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $80,449 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,814 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $188,224 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% |
| 83% 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 | 2.26% |
| Commute Time | 32.7 min |
| Work from Home | 17.5% |
| Census Median | $910,600 |
| 223% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,185,292 |
| Median List Price | $1,137,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,137,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $444 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.4% |
| Price Drops | 5.9% |
| Inventory | 17 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,241 |
| 179% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.26% |
| Obesity | 20.4% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.2% |
| Heart Disease | 3.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.9% |
| Asthma | 7.5% |
| COPD | 2.7% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.0% |
| Depression | 13.9% |
| Mental Distress | 12.5% |
| Physical Distress | 7.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 4,881/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 219.9/100K |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 33.8/100K |
| Theft | 186.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 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 | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,776/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0233°N, 73.9842°W |
| County FIPS | 36119 |
Winner: Democrat by 26.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 76.9% |
| 128% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,776/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 45 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Restaurants | 2,631 |
| Retail Stores | 3,365 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Avg Commute | 32.7 min |
| Work from Home | 17.5% |