Woodcliff Lake, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 7/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
6,097 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
84.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
77.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$211,233 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$901,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,629 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
84.7% 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 8 27
Feb 3 8 30
Mar 4 5 37
Apr 4 1 48
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 5 0 63
Oct 4 0 52
Nov 4 0 42
Dec 4 5 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 3%

Schools

Dorchester Elementary School
<1 miles, S 4.6 star
Woodcliff Middle School
<1 miles, S 4.6 star
West Ridge Elementary School
1 miles, NE 4.6 star
Park Ridge High School
1 miles, E 4.1 star

Colleges

Eastwick College-Ramsey
4 miles, NW 1.9 star
Bergen Community College
5 miles, SW 1.9 star

Hospitals

Valley Hospital
4 miles, SW 4.1 star
New Bridge Medical Center
5 miles, SW 3.2 star

Airports

Westchester County Airport
19 miles, E 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
20 miles, S 4.6 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
24 miles, SW 4.6 star