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Cliffside park, NJ

Cliffside park, NJ.

Population: 25,781 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cliffside park, NJ is $637,080 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $685,000 after a median 83 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,781/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$637,080

Median home value

+2.4%

1-year change

83

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$637,080
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+12.3%
5-year appreciation
+20.5%
10-year appreciation
+53.3%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$651,033
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$685,000
Median list price
$920,000
Median price per sqft
$330
1-year sale-price change
-17.5%
Median days on market
83 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
108
Sale-to-list ratio
102.2%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
27

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,781/mo
1-year rent change
+2.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,840/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,090/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,400/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,930/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,740/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Cliffside Park High School, School #3, School #4, School #5, School #6/Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
4
Nearest Superfund site
Quanta Resources (1.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
61.0 in
Annual snowfall
9.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
204
Days with Moderate air quality
152
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
197

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
398
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
719,531
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
643,314

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
General Grant National Memorial (1 mi)
National parks include
General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial, Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Teterboro Airport (TEB) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Teterboro Airport (TEB) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
77
Hospitals include
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,571 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
50.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.2%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
76.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
392,497
Average weekly wage
$1,525
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
879

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Cliffside parkState medianUS median
Median home value$637,080$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$685,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market83 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,781/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Cliffside park, NJ?
$637,080.
What is the median sale price in Cliffside park, NJ?
$685,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Cliffside park, NJ?
Median days on market: 83 days.
What is typical rent in Cliffside park, NJ?
Typical rent: $2,781/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cliffside park, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave.
What is the wildfire risk in Cliffside park, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cliffside park, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cliffside park, NJ?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Quanta Resources, 1.2 mi.
How many schools serve Cliffside park, NJ?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cliffside park, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 15.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cliffside park, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cliffside park, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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