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Northvale

New Jersey · 4,640 residents · 1.265 sq mi
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Northvale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,607. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $519,900. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,640
+4%since 2000
from 4,460 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,668 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 3,526 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.2
+5%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Northvale
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,607
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,404
+26%since 2000
from $28,206 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
62.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$519,900
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $247,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $871 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−22.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
18.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.5%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.0
+76%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(3,039)
Black1%(46)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(378)
Asian23.9%(1,110)
Other0.9%(43)
Diversity Score62.7%(2,910)
Diversity Score
63
+51%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+65%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.1%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
29.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.1%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northvale, New Jersey?

Northvale, New Jersey has about 4,640 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northvale, New Jersey earns about $86,607 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 $519,900, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Northvale, New Jersey?

About 35.8% 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 4.1% 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 77 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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