At a Glance
Median Income
$155,526
$62,707 per capita
Home Value
$576,200
Zillow: $717,906
Median Rent
$3,189/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
20/100K
557/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.1%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.3%
7.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Waldwick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waldwick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waldwick a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waldwick residents earn a median household income of $155,526 , which is 107% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,707. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,191 business establishments, including 1,085 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waldwick is $576,200 , 104% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $717,906. Median rent is $3,189/month, with 51.0% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Waldwick reports 20 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 557/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
57.1% of adults in Waldwick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waldwick has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population10,090
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density4,922/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$155,526
Per Capita$62,707
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$29,074M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,224
Housing
A+
Home Value$576,200
Rent$3,189
Ownership87.9%
Zillow$717,906
Housing Units3,423
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent20/100K
Property557/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault20/100K
Burglary49/100K
Health
Obesity24.3%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death7,211/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation225 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.1%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+19.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Waldwick was founded in 1919.
The median home in Waldwick was built in 1957.
18.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 1,085 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
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