At a Glance
Median Income
$114,177
$48,899 per capita
Home Value
$507,700
Zillow: $641,996
Median Rent
$1,703/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
139/100K
1,544/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.9%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
282 sunny days/yr
How Totowa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Totowa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Totowa a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Totowa residents earn a median household income of $114,177 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,899. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,692 business establishments, including 1,759 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Totowa is $507,700 , 80% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $641,996. Median rent is $1,703/month, with 30.0% 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 1956.
Safety & Crime
Totowa reports 139 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,544/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.9% of adults in Totowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Totowa has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population10,919
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density2,730/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$114,177
Per Capita$48,899
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$76,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,699
Housing
A
Home Value$507,700
Rent$1,703
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$641,996
Housing Units3,860
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent139/100K
Property1,544/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault112/100K
Burglary149/100K
Health
Obesity26.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death8,341/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation216 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.9%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 72%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Totowa was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.549 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 1,759 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
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