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North Arlington.
About
Life in North Arlington
This small Bergen County borough of about 16,400 people sits in that sweet spot where you're close enough to Newark and Manhattan to access serious job markets, yet far enough removed to actually afford a home. The median household income hovers around $94k and median home prices are in the $475k range—reasonable for North Jersey—with median rent around $1,700, which means you can find both ownership and rental options without taking a second mortgage. The unemployment rate sits at a healthy 4.3%, and your commute to jobs in the tri-state area averages about 32 minutes depending on where you're headed.
North Arlington at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Foreign-Born
30.1%
Broadband Internet
92.7%
of households
Population Growth
+0.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics30.1% foreign-born, most often from Ecuador
Who lives in North Arlington: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In North Arlington, the largest foreign-born group is from Ecuador (10.1%), and 25.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.4%
of residents
65 and Older
17.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.9%
of households
Married Couples
52.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.47
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 North Arlington
Rent and home values here are close to the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
44.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1954
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $630,377 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below NJ average
Unemployment in North Arlington
Unemployment in Bergen County, which includes North Arlington, is 0.9 percentage points lower than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
North Arlington: Bergen County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Bergen County (county-wide) · Annual averages
North Arlington is about 2% of Bergen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What North Arlington Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute31.5 min avg
How North Arlington residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In North Arlington, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 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 69% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in North Arlington runs 69% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
101.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,092.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
North Arlington 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 North Arlington, 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
North Arlington 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 North Arlington, 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
North Arlington is about 2% of Bergen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
North Arlington has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.4"
Annual Snowfall
28.2"
Hot Days/Year
31
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
83
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
120
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 25°F | 3.66" |
| Feb | 42°F | 26°F | 3.26" |
| Mar | 50°F | 33°F | 4.30" |
| Apr | 62°F | 43°F | 4.07" |
| May | 72°F | 54°F | 4.36" |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 4.87" |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 4.81" |
| Aug | 85°F | 67°F | 4.38" |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.33" |
| Oct | 66°F | 48°F | 4.15" |
| Nov | 54°F | 38°F | 3.65" |
| Dec | 44°F | 31°F | 4.58" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in North Arlington
Uninsured
6.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside North Arlington's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Clara Maass Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.5 mi away · Belleville
Hudson Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3 mi away · Secaucus
Silver Lake Hospital Ltach
Long-term · 3.3 mi away · Newark
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 North Arlington
North Arlington's student/teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 38.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.3%
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 North Arlington (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
7.7 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
9.7 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 · 12,505 students · in-state tuition $7,340 · 58% graduate · median earnings $69,594 (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: Thomas Edison National Historical Park, 6 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for North Arlington
North Arlington has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Thomas Edison National Historical Park (6 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
6 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
8 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
8 mi awayEllis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
8 mi awayFederal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
8 mi awayStatue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument
8 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
8 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
8 mi awayPublic Libraries in North Arlington
No. Arlington Public Library
210 Ridge Road, North Arlington
Cities Near North Arlington
The closest cities within 60 miles
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North Arlington FAQ
Is North Arlington, New Jersey affordable?⌄
North Arlington's median rent is $1,738/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $94,201/year. Median home value is $474,500.
Is North Arlington, New Jersey safe?⌄
North Arlington's violent crime rate was 102 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1093 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in North Arlington, New Jersey?⌄
Bergen County, which includes North Arlington, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in North Arlington, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in North Arlington is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,738/month and median household income is $94,201/year. The median home value is $474,500. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in North Arlington, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in North Arlington is 32 minutes, which is longer than 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