Life in Cliffside Park research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Cliffside Park over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Cliffside Park:
The population in Cliffside Park is 25,580.
The median home value in Cliffside Park is $625,071.
The median income in Cliffside Park is $94,960.
The cost of living in Cliffside Park is 149 which is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Cliffside Park is $1,783.
The unemployment rate in Cliffside Park is 4.8%.
The poverty rate in Cliffside Park is 11.3%.
The average high in Cliffside Park is 62.1° and the average low is 46.9°.
Crime in Cliffside Park summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Cliffside Park. Key points include:
There were 201 total crimes in Cliffside Park in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Cliffside Park is 770.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Cliffside Park is 126.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Cliffside Park is 643.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Cliffside Park is -63.67% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Cliffside Park / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 201 | 770.0 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 33 | 126.4 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 7 | 26.8 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 22 | 84.3 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 168 | 643.6 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 21 | 80.4 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 132 | 505.7 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 15 | 57.5 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Cliffside Park summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Cliffside Park. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Cliffside Park is 149 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Cliffside Park is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Cliffside Park is $625,071.
The median income in Cliffside Park is $94,960.
| Living Expense | Cliffside Park | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 122 | 100 | |
| Services | 128 | 108 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 114 | 104 | 100 | |
| Health | 121 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 219 | 159 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 117 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 107 | 100 | |
The average high in Cliffside Park is 62.1° and the average low is 46.9°.
There are 78.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.7 inches of precipitation each year with 26.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Cliffside Park |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 26.0 |
The current population in Cliffside Park is 25,580. The population has increased 9.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25,580 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 25,546 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 25,515 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 25,410 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 25,126 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 24,883 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 24,861 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 24,661 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 24,493 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 24,532 | 1.8% |
| 2013 | 24,110 | 2.1% |
| 2012 | 23,618 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 23,469 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 23,365 | - |
45.0% White with 11,503 White residents.
3.2% African American with 824 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 43 American Indian residents.
13.2% Asian with 3,380 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
2.0% Other with 499 Other residents.
4.1% Two Or More with 1,038 Two Or More residents.
32.4% Hispanic with 8,293 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Cliffside Park | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.0% | 51.9% | 58.2% |
| African American | 3.2% | 12.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 13.2% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 32.4% | 21.9% | 19.0% |
Cliffside Park is 50.0% female with 12,789 female residents.
Cliffside Park is 50.0% male with 12,791 male residents.
| Gender | Cliffside Park | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.0% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.0% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
7.0% of adults in Cliffside Park completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Cliffside Park completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Cliffside Park completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Cliffside Park completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Cliffside Park completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Cliffside Park completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Cliffside Park completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Cliffside Park completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Cliffside Park completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Cliffside Park | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 26.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
5.0% of households in Cliffside Park earn Less than $10,000.
3.8% of households in Cliffside Park earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.1% of households in Cliffside Park earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.6% of households in Cliffside Park earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.7% of households in Cliffside Park earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.2% of households in Cliffside Park earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.6% of households in Cliffside Park earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.7% of households in Cliffside Park earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.4% of households in Cliffside Park earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.8% of households in Cliffside Park earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Cliffside Park | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.8% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.1% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.6% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.7% | 8.0% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.2% | 12.9% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.6% | 11.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.7% | 18.0% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.4% | 11.7% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.8% | 20.7% | 12.6% |