New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Woodcliff Lake is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 6,097. Residents earn $211,233 per year, which is 181% above the national average.
Based on current data, Woodcliff Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Woodcliff Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Woodcliff Lake is $211,233, which is significantly higher than the national average — 181% above $75,149. This places Woodcliff Lake among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Woodcliff Lake is $901,800, making it a premium housing market at 220% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,629 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Woodcliff Lake is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 665 per 100,000, 66% below the national average.
Woodcliff Lake is a highly educated community — 77.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Woodcliff Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 88.1% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.9% |
| 11% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $211,233 |
| 181% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $79,675 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,246 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $106,860 |
| Unemployment | 6.4% |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 12,607 |
| County GDP | $24,442M |
| Restaurants | 835 |
| Healthcare | 1,288 |
| Retail | 1,295 |
| Manufacturing | 219 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $14,358 |
| 310% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.59% |
| Commute Time | 30.5 min |
| Work from Home | 23.9% |
| Census Median | $901,800 |
| 220% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,188,469 |
| Median List Price | $1,299,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,299,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $426 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 20 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,629 |
| 126% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $14,358 |
| 310% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.59% |
| Obesity | 22.7% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.7% |
| Heart Disease | 3.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.1% |
| Asthma | 8.1% |
| COPD | 2.9% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.8% |
| Depression | 15.8% |
| Mental Distress | 13.4% |
| Physical Distress | 7.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,423/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,288 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 665.2/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 34.1/100K |
| Theft | 614.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 17.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 239 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,804/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0260°N, 74.0611°W |
| County FIPS | 36087 |
Winner: Republican by 11.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 77.4% |
| 130% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,804/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 18 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,288 |
| Restaurants | 835 |
| Retail Stores | 1,295 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 30.5 min |
| Work from Home | 23.9% |