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Wallington.
About
Life in Wallington
Wallington is a community of 11,825 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $85,862, median rent runs about $1,625 per month, and median home values are around $528,300. Unemployment is low at 4.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Wallington at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Foreign-Born
45.9%
Broadband Internet
91.6%
of households
Population Growth
+1.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics45.9% foreign-born, most often from Poland
Who lives in Wallington: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Wallington, the largest foreign-born group is from Poland (53.9%), and 42.1% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
19.6%
of residents
65 and Older
14.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.5%
of households
Married Couples
48.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.51
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 6% below NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Wallington
In Wallington, rent runs 6% below the NJ average, and home values are 16% above the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
37.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1961
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $671,941 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below NJ average
Unemployment in Wallington
Unemployment in Bergen County, which includes Wallington, is 0.9 percentage points lower than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Wallington: Bergen County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Bergen County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Wallington is about 1% of Bergen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Wallington Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.4 min avg
How Wallington residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Wallington, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 51% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 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 75% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Wallington runs 75% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
82.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,256.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Wallington 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 Wallington, 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
Wallington 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 Wallington, 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
Wallington 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
Wallington 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
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 Wallington
Uninsured
12.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Wallington's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St Mary's General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.6 mi away · Passaic
Hackensack University Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Hackensack
Hudson Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.6 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.
Education13.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Wallington
Wallington's student/teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 38.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Wallington (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
10.6 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
12.6 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: Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, 6 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Wallington
Wallington has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (6 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
6 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
8 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
8 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
9 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
10 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
10 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
11 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
11 mi awayPublic Libraries in Wallington
John F. Kennedy Memorial Library
92 Hathaway Street, Wallington
Cities Near Wallington
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Wallington FAQ
Is Wallington, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Wallington's median rent is $1,625/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $85,862/year. Median home value is $528,300.
Is Wallington, New Jersey safe?⌄
Wallington's violent crime rate was 83 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 1256 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Wallington, New Jersey?⌄
Bergen County, which includes Wallington, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Wallington, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Wallington is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,625/month and median household income is $85,862/year. The median home value is $528,300. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Wallington, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Wallington 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