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Woodland Park, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Essex County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
13,284 Population 4,518/sq mi density
$85,638 Median Income $45,442 per capita
$475,400 Home Value $632,974 Zillow
$1,773 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
111 Violent Crime/100K 1,319 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$85,638 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$475,400 home value, $1,773/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Woodland Park, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,638
14% above
$45,442 per capita
Home Value
$475,400
69% above
Zillow: $632,974
Median Rent
$1,773/mo
52% above
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
111/100K
71% below
1,319/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.8%
9% above
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
12% below
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
282 sunny days/yr

How Woodland Park Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Woodland Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
114%
Home Value
169%
Rent
152%
Poverty
28%
Bachelor's
109%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
29%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Woodland Park a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Woodland Park residents earn a median household income of $85,638 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,442. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% 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 Woodland Park is $475,400 , 69% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $632,974. Median rent is $1,773/month, with 32.2% 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 1968.

Safety & Crime

Woodland Park reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,319/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

36.8% of adults in Woodland Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Woodland Park 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

Population13,284
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density4,518/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$85,638
Per Capita$45,442
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$76,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,699

Housing

B+
Home Value$475,400
Rent$1,773
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$632,974
Housing Units5,308
Rent Burden32.2%

Crime

F
Violent111/100K
Property1,319/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault103/100K
Burglary142/100K

Health

Obesity28.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,341/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation392 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.8%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 27% / D 72%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries34

Did You Know?

The median home in Woodland Park was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.549 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.1% 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.