Cliffside Park, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 10/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Education Hub. The area boasts numerous high-quality colleges and universities within close proximity, offering a wide range of academic opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
25,580 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
42.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$94,960 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$577,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,638 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bergen County
1
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Bergen County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 31
Feb 3 8 34
Mar 4 4 41
Apr 4 1 52
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 5 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 57%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, NJ State Senate District 36, NJ Assembly District 36, NJ
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Schools

Cliffside Park High School
<1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
School #4
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
School #3
<1 miles, SW • 4.6 star
School #6/Middle School
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Barnard College
2 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Manhattan School of Music
2 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Hackensackumc Palisades
2 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Harlem Hospital Center
2 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Mount Sinai Hospital
3 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Laguardia Airport
7 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Westchester County Airport
22 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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