Woodland Park, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Essex County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
13,284 Population 4,518/sq mi density
$85,638 Median Income $45,442 per capita
$475,400 Home Value $650,476 Zillow
$1,773 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
75 Violent Crime/100K 990 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$85,638 median income, 6.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$475,400 home value, $1,773/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
75 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: $650,476
Median Rent
$1,773/mo
52% above
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
75/100K
80% below
990/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.8%
9% above
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
12% below
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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
167%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Woodland Park a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 6.0% (67% 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 $650,476. 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 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 990/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population13,284
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density4,518/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born31.4%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$85,638
Per Capita$45,442
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$76,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,699

Housing

B+
Home Value$475,400
Rent$1,773
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$650,476
Housing Units5,308
Rent Burden32.2%

Crime

F
Violent75/100K
Property990/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
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?

Woodland Park was founded in 1914.
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.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
31.4% 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.