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Woodcliff Lake, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Rockland County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
6,097 Population 1,804/sq mi density
$211,233 Median Income $79,675 per capita
$901,800 Home Value $1,188,469 Zillow
$2,629 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
34 Violent Crime/100K 495 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$211,233 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$901,800 home value, $2,629/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
34 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
77.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Woodcliff Lake, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$211,233
181% above
$79,675 per capita
Home Value
$901,800
220% above
Zillow: $1,188,469
Median Rent
$2,629/mo
126% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
34/100K
91% below
495/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
77.4%
130% above
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.7%
29% below
6.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
281%
Home Value
320%
Rent
226%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
230%
Unemployment
178%
Crime
9%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Woodcliff Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 6.4% (78% 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 $1,188,469. 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 34 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 495/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 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

Population6,097
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density1,804/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$211,233
Per Capita$79,675
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$24,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,246

Housing

A
Home Value$901,800
Rent$2,629
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$1,188,469
Housing Units2,174
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent34/100K
Property495/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault17/100K
Burglary68/100K

Health

Obesity22.7%
Diabetes5.7%
Smoking6.0%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death5,423/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.