At a Glance
Median Income
$101,295
$47,618 per capita
Home Value
$704,400
Zillow: $1,016,316
Median Rent
$1,976/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
24/100K
689/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.7%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.1%
7.9% smoking rate
How Palisades Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palisades Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palisades Park a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palisades Park residents earn a median household income of $101,295 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,618. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 129,635 business establishments, including 10,013 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palisades Park is $704,400 , 150% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,016,316. Median rent is $1,976/month, with 31.3% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Palisades Park reports 24 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 689/100K.
Education
53.7% of adults in Palisades Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% above the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palisades Park has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population20,192
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density16,284/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born60.1%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$101,295
Per Capita$47,618
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$1,006,673M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,175
Housing
C+
Home Value$704,400
Rent$1,976
Ownership37.2%
Zillow$1,016,316
Housing Units7,413
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent24/100K
Property689/100K
Health
Obesity20.1%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,960/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
Elevation109 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.7%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 18% / D 82%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed220 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries48
Did You Know?
Palisades Park was founded in 1899.
The median home in Palisades Park was built in 1979.
18.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.598 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.3% of the population has a disability.
60.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 220 Mbps.
There are 10,013 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.