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Little Ferry.
About
Life in Little Ferry
Little Ferry is a community of 10,942 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $85,750, median rent runs about $1,798 per month, and median home values are around $429,300. Unemployment is low at 4.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Little Ferry at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Foreign-Born
46.7%
Broadband Internet
94.2%
of households
Population Growth
+1.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics46.7% foreign-born, most often from Dominican Republic
Who lives in Little Ferry: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Little Ferry, the largest foreign-born group is from Dominican Republic (18.0%), and 32.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
15.7%
of residents
65 and Older
18.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.1%
of households
Married Couples
49.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.43
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 about average for NJ
Rent, home values, and income in Little Ferry
In Little Ferry, home values are 6% below the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
45.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1964
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $597,613 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below NJ average
Unemployment in Little Ferry
Unemployment in Bergen County, which includes Little Ferry, is 0.9 percentage points lower than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Little Ferry: Bergen County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Bergen County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Little Ferry is about 1% of Bergen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Little Ferry Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.2 min avg
How Little Ferry residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Little Ferry, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 54% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M 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 78% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in Little Ferry runs 78% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
80.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
763.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,767 national, 2024)
Little Ferry 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 Little Ferry, 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
Little Ferry is about 1% 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 Little Ferry, 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
Little Ferry is about 1% 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
Little Ferry 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
46.3"
Annual Snowfall
29.8"
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 Little Ferry
Uninsured
7.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Little Ferry's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Hackensack University Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · Hackensack
Holy Name Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.9 mi away · Teaneck
Hudson Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Secaucus
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.
Education10.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Little Ferry
Little Ferry's student/teacher ratio is 10.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 36.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Little Ferry (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
8.9 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)
CUNY New York City College of Technology
10.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 13,580 students · in-state tuition $7,332 · 32% graduate · median earnings $57,019 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 12,550 students · in-state tuition $7,538 · 57% graduate · median earnings $68,324 (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: General Grant National Memorial, 5 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Little Ferry
Little Ferry has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being General Grant National Memorial (5 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
5 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
5 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
8 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
8 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
9 mi awayLower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site
9 mi awayPaterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
9 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
10 mi awayPublic Libraries in Little Ferry
Little Ferry Free Public Library
239 Liberty Street, Little Ferry
Cities Near Little Ferry
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Little Ferry FAQ
Is Little Ferry, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Little Ferry's median rent is $1,783/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $85,750/year. Median home value is $429,300.
Is Little Ferry, New Jersey safe?⌄
Little Ferry's violent crime rate was 81 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 763 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Little Ferry, New Jersey?⌄
Bergen County, which includes Little Ferry, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Little Ferry, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Little Ferry is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,783/month and median household income is $85,750/year. The median home value is $429,300. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Little Ferry, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Little Ferry is 29 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