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Northvale

New Jersey · 4,761 residents · 1.265 sq mi
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Northvale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,361. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $455,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,761
+7%since 2000
from 4,460 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,764 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 3,526 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+8%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Northvale
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,361
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,092
+74%since 2000
from $28,206 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$455,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $247,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,395
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $871 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
22.7% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+30%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57%(2,714)
Black1.2%(55)
Hispanic / Latino12%(569)
Asian26.8%(1,278)
Other1.3%(61)
Diversity Score71.7%(3,413)
Diversity Score
72
+73%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.2%
+28.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+62%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
35.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northvale, New Jersey?

Northvale, New Jersey has about 4,761 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northvale, New Jersey earns about $102,361 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 $455,100, and the typical rent is about $1,395 a month.

How educated are people in Northvale, New Jersey?

About 58.2% 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 3.5% 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 198 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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