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Woodland Park.
About
Life in Woodland Park
Woodland Park is a community of 13,284 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $98,845, median rent runs about $1,839 per month, and median home values are around $497,600. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.
Woodland Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Foreign-Born
31.4%
Broadband Internet
96.5%
of households
Population Growth
+1.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics31.4% foreign-born, most often from Ecuador
Who lives in Woodland Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Woodland Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Ecuador (11.7%), and 23.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.0%
of residents
65 and Older
20.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.2%
of households
Married Couples
50.1%
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 7% above NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Woodland Park
In Woodland Park, rent runs 7% above the NJ average, and home values are 10% above the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
63.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1967
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $651,011 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts above NJ average
Unemployment in Woodland Park
Unemployment in Passaic County, which includes Woodland Park, is 0.8 percentage points higher than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Woodland Park: Passaic County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Passaic County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Woodland Park is about 3% of Passaic County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Woodland Park Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.8 min avg
How Woodland Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Woodland Park, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 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 86% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Woodland Park runs 86% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
44.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
801.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Woodland Park Police Department
Natural DisastersFlash Flood most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Passaic County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Passaic County, which includes Woodland Park, the most common type is flash flood, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Winter Weather | $13,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | Flash Flood | $4,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Winter Weather | $1,500 |
| 2021 | 19 | Flash Flood | $40,000 |
| 2020 | 9 | High Wind | $56,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $76,000 |
| 2018 | 15 | Flash Flood | $3.2M |
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
Passaic County, county-wide
Woodland Park is about 3% of Passaic County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Passaic County, which includes Woodland Park, is typically good — 268 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
268
per year
Moderate Days
92
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Passaic County, county-wide
Woodland Park is about 3% of Passaic County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Woodland Park has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.6"
Annual Snowfall
28.2"
Hot Days/Year
22
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
117
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
133
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 23°F | 3.04" |
| Feb | 41°F | 24°F | 2.55" |
| Mar | 49°F | 31°F | 4.07" |
| Apr | 62°F | 41°F | 3.71" |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 3.39" |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.27" |
| Jul | 85°F | 66°F | 4.33" |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 4.49" |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 3.72" |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 3.97" |
| Nov | 53°F | 35°F | 3.30" |
| Dec | 43°F | 28°F | 4.04" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Woodland Park
Uninsured
9.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Woodland Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · 1.7 mi away · Paterson
Essex County Hospital Center
Psychiatric · 3.4 mi away · Cedar Grove
St Mary's General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.7 mi away · Passaic
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.
Education12.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Woodland Park
Woodland Park's student/teacher ratio is 12.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 41.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
41.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Woodland Park
Berkeley College-Woodland Park
Private for-profit · 4-year · 1,778 students · in-state tuition $30,880 · 53% graduate · median earnings $46,839 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 16,289 students · in-state tuition $7,382 · 59% graduate · median earnings $70,502 (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
13.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 11,590 students · in-state tuition $7,470 · 63% graduate · median earnings $65,870 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 10,557 students · in-state tuition $5,060 · 37% graduate · median earnings $52,092 (10 yrs after entry)
New Jersey Institute of Technology
10.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 9,019 students · in-state tuition $21,162 · 75% graduate · median earnings $90,769 (10 yrs after entry)
Columbia University in the City of New York
13.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 8,973 students · in-state tuition $74,180 · 93% graduate · median earnings $109,430 (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, 2 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Woodland Park
Woodland Park has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (2 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
2 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
8 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
13 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
14 mi awayEllis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
15 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
15 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
16 mi awayPublic Libraries in Woodland Park
West Paterson Free Pub. Lib.
7 Brophy Lane, W. Paterson
Cities Near Woodland Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Woodland Park FAQ
Is Woodland Park, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Woodland Park's median rent is $1,839/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $98,845/year. Median home value is $497,600.
Is Woodland Park, New Jersey safe?⌄
Woodland Park's violent crime rate was 45 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 801 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Woodland Park, New Jersey?⌄
Passaic County, which includes Woodland Park, has an unemployment rate of 6.0%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Woodland Park, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Woodland Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,839/month and median household income is $98,845/year. The median home value is $497,600. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Woodland Park, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Woodland Park is 23 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