At a Glance
Median Income
$199,250
$80,449 per capita
Home Value
$910,600
Zillow: $1,185,292
Median Rent
$3,241/mo
20.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
202/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
76.9%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.4%
5.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Old Tappan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Old Tappan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Old Tappan a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Old Tappan residents earn a median household income of $199,250 , which is 165% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $80,449. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% 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 Old Tappan is $910,600 , 223% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,185,292. Median rent is $3,241/month, with 20.9% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
Old Tappan reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 202/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
76.9% of adults in Old Tappan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(128% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Old Tappan has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population5,896
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density1,776/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$199,250
Per Capita$80,449
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
A
Home Value$910,600
Rent$3,241
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$1,185,292
Housing Units2,030
Rent Burden20.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property202/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary34/100K
Health
Obesity20.4%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking5.8%
Heart Disease3.4%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation82 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+76.9%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+37.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute33 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries45
Did You Know?
Old Tappan was founded in 1894.
The median home in Old Tappan was built in 1989.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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