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Northvale

New Jersey · 4,978 residents (2025 est.) · 1.265 sq mi
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Northvale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $592,400. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,829
+8%since 2000
from 4,460 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,817 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 3,526 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.3
+10%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,978 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Northvale
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$127,625
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,738
+115%since 2000
from $28,206 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
+20%since 2010
from 0.389 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Information6.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$592,400
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $247,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,932
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $871 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+36%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(3,553)
Black0.7%(32)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(211)
Asian14%(626)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.5%(1,851)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(2,296)
Black0.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(652)
Asian36.8%(1,777)
Other1.8%(87)
Diversity Score77.5%(3,742)
Diversity Score
77
+87%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.0%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.9%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.7%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
34.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 8.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2017
from 89.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
49.3%
−14.1 ptssince 2016
from 63.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 9.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northvale, New Jersey?

Northvale, New Jersey has about 4,829 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northvale, New Jersey?

The typical household in Northvale, New Jersey earns about $127,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northvale, New Jersey expensive?

In Northvale, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $592,400, and the typical rent is about $1,932 a month.

How educated are people in Northvale, New Jersey?

About 52.0% of adults age 25 and over in Northvale, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northvale, New Jersey?

About 4.7% of people in Northvale, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northvale, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Northvale, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 266 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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