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Oradell, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Bergen County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
8,197 Population 3,401/sq mi density
$214,736 Median Income $77,497 per capita
$702,400 Home Value $957,611 Zillow
$2,202 Median Rent 25.2% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
24 Violent Crime/100K 257 property/100K
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Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$214,736 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$702,400 home value, $2,202/mo rent
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
24 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Oradell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density3,401/sq mi
Coordinates40.9567°N, 74.0329°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBergen County County
Nearest AirportLaguardia (LGA)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0417 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)24.5 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.35 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.0 / 100
Community Resilience76.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 68 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 67 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 98 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 71 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 40 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 12 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 43 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 67 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 67 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 6 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 39 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 136 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 51 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 60 km
Oct 27, 2001 1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York M2.6 19 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 65 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 62 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 69 km
Jan 15, 1992 5 km NNE of Tuxedo Park, New York M2.5 33 km
Feb 26, 1993 2 km SW of Marlton, New Jersey M2.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 171 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 73 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

212 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 127 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 97 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 59 km 0
Sep 26, 1977 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 96 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 43 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 92 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 93 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 94 km 0
Feb 21, 2023 EF2 94 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 62 km 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 37 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 19 km 0
May 27, 2001 EF2 72 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 96 km 0
Sep 7, 1998 EF2 45 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 80 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 27 km
2016 16 MILE 7,896 97 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 33 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 82 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 88 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 85 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 33 km
1985 UNNAMED 737 72 km
1989 LAKEWOOD 728 99 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 25 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.8 in
February 32°F (0°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 71°F (21°C) 3.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Oradell has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.0").

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