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Elmwood Park.
About
Life in Elmwood Park
This is a solid bedroom community 14 miles west of Manhattan where you're paying real money for proximity and stability, not flash. The median home value sits around $484,000 with median rent at $2,074 a month, which reflects the Bergen County premium—you're close to New York jobs without living in New York prices. The median household income of $100,852 suggests families here have decent earning power, and the 4.3% unemployment rate indicates a reasonably stable job market, though most people commute into the city or surrounding job centers; your average commute runs about 27 minutes.
Elmwood Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Foreign-Born
34.4%
Broadband Internet
91.0%
of households
Population Growth
+0.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics34.4% foreign-born, most often from Dominican Republic
Who lives in Elmwood Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Elmwood Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Dominican Republic (15.7%), and 22.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.6%
of residents
65 and Older
18.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.7%
of households
Married Couples
49.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.86
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 21% above NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Elmwood Park
In Elmwood Park, rent runs 21% above the NJ average, and home values are 6% above the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
35.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,924
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1958
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $632,785 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below NJ average
Unemployment in Elmwood Park
Unemployment in Bergen County, which includes Elmwood Park, is 0.9 percentage points lower than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Elmwood Park: Bergen County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Bergen County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Elmwood Park is about 2% of Bergen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Elmwood Park Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.1 min avg
How Elmwood Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Elmwood Park, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Major hub23.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 34% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Elmwood Park runs 34% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
216.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,877.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Elmwood Park Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Bergen County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Bergen County, which includes Elmwood Park, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $75,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Flash Flood | $12,500 |
| 2022 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $52,000 |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $105,500 |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $548,000 |
| 2019 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $340,000 |
| 2018 | 36 | Flash Flood | $529,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Bergen County, county-wide
Elmwood Park is about 2% of Bergen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bergen County, which includes Elmwood Park, is typically good — 258 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
258
per year
Moderate Days
101
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Bergen County, county-wide
Elmwood Park is about 2% of Bergen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Elmwood Park has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.4"
Annual Snowfall
28.2"
Hot Days/Year
29
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
89
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
127
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 26°F | 3.28" |
| Feb | 43°F | 27°F | 2.82" |
| Mar | 51°F | 34°F | 4.09" |
| Apr | 63°F | 44°F | 3.97" |
| May | 73°F | 53°F | 3.94" |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 4.25" |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 4.45" |
| Aug | 85°F | 67°F | 4.25" |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.11" |
| Oct | 67°F | 48°F | 3.73" |
| Nov | 56°F | 38°F | 3.30" |
| Dec | 45°F | 31°F | 4.10" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Elmwood Park
Uninsured
8.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Elmwood Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · 2.4 mi away · Paterson
St Mary's General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Passaic
Hackensack University Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Hackensack
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Elmwood Park
Elmwood Park's student/teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 35.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
35.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Elmwood Park (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 28,663 students · in-state tuition $65,622 · 89% graduate · median earnings $90,957 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
14.1 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 18,623 students · in-state tuition $5,170 · 33% graduate · median earnings $47,784 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 16,289 students · in-state tuition $7,382 · 59% graduate · median earnings $70,502 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 16,154 students · in-state tuition $7,462 · 72% graduate · median earnings $83,742 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 12,505 students · in-state tuition $7,340 · 58% graduate · median earnings $69,594 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
11.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 11,590 students · in-state tuition $7,470 · 63% graduate · median earnings $65,870 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, 3 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Elmwood Park
Elmwood Park has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (3 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
3 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
10 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
10 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
11 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
13 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
13 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
14 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
15 mi awayPublic Libraries in Elmwood Park
Elmwood Park Free Public Library
210 Lee Street, Elmwood Park
Cities Near Elmwood Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Elmwood Park?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Elmwood Park FAQ
Is Elmwood Park, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Elmwood Park's median rent is $2,074/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $101,740/year. Median home value is $483,700.
Is Elmwood Park, New Jersey safe?⌄
Elmwood Park's violent crime rate was 216 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1877 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Elmwood Park, New Jersey?⌄
Bergen County, which includes Elmwood Park, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Elmwood Park, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Elmwood Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,074/month and median household income is $101,740/year. The median home value is $483,700. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Elmwood Park, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Elmwood Park is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from