At a Glance
Median Income
$211,233
$79,675 per capita
Home Value
$901,800
Zillow: $1,280,675
Median Rent
$2,629/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
735/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
77.4%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.7%
6.0% smoking rate
How Woodcliff Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Woodcliff Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Woodcliff Lake 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
Woodcliff Lake residents earn a median household income of $211,233 , which is 181% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $79,675. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,607 business establishments, including 835 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Woodcliff Lake is $901,800 , 220% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,280,675. Median rent is $2,629/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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Woodcliff Lake reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 735/100K.
Education
77.4% of adults in Woodcliff Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(130% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Woodcliff Lake 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 47.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,097
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density1,804/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born11.8%
Veterans0.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$211,233
Per Capita$79,675
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$24,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,246
Housing
A
Home Value$901,800
Rent$2,629
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$1,280,675
Housing Units2,174
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property735/100K
Health
Obesity22.7%
Diabetes5.7%
Smoking6.0%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death5,423/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
Elevation239 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+77.4%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+31.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute31 min
Broadband99.0%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Woodcliff Lake was founded in 1894.
The median home in Woodcliff Lake was built in 1969.
23.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
11.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 835 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.