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Crime in Clifton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Clifton. Key points include:
There were 2,185 total crimes in Clifton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Clifton is 2,431.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Clifton is 165.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Clifton is 2,265.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Clifton is 14.72% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Clifton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Clifton / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,185 | 2,431.3 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 149 | 165.8 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 40 | 44.5 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 99 | 110.2 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,036 | 2,265.5 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 275 | 306.0 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,553 | 1,728.1 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 208 | 231.4 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Clifton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Clifton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Clifton is 132 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Clifton is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Clifton is $612,461.
The median income in Clifton is $98,237.
Clifton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Clifton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Clifton | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 116 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 181 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 114 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Clifton, NJ Weather
The average high in Clifton is 62.8° and the average low is 44.3°.
There are 78.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 50.1 inches of precipitation each year with 25.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Clifton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 50.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 25.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Clifton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Clifton
The current population in Clifton is 89,379. The population has increased 8.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 89,379 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 89,247 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 89,451 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 89,460 | 5.0% |
| 2020 | 85,201 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 85,204 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 85,169 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 86,207 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 85,578 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 85,552 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 85,138 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 84,591 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 83,926 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 83,274 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 82,776 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Clifton
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Clifton is:
45.9% White with 41,053 White residents.
3.5% African American with 3,125 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
8.3% Asian with 7,412 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 12 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 516 Other residents.
2.3% Two Or More with 2,086 Two Or More residents.
39.4% Hispanic with 35,175 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Clifton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.9% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.5% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 8.3% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 39.4% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Clifton
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Clifton is 50.7% female with 45,298 female residents.
Clifton is 49.3% male with 44,081 male residents.
| Gender | Clifton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Clifton for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Clifton completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Clifton completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Clifton completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Clifton completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Clifton completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Clifton completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Clifton completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Clifton completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Clifton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Clifton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Clifton, New Jersey
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3.9% of households in Clifton earn Less than $10,000.
2.4% of households in Clifton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.0% of households in Clifton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.7% of households in Clifton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.2% of households in Clifton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.2% of households in Clifton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.3% of households in Clifton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.0% of households in Clifton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.4% of households in Clifton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
17.9% of households in Clifton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Clifton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.9% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.0% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.7% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.2% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.2% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.3% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.0% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.4% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 17.9% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
