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North Haledon, NJ


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North Haledon, New Jersey

North Haledon, New Jersey, in Passaic county, is 2 miles N of Paterson, New Jersey (center to center) and 15 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The town is part of the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 7,920 people people live in North Haledon.

The People and Families of North Haledon

In North Haledon, about 56% of adults are married. Homes in North Haledon tend to contain married couples.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the town nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Haledon had a median family income of $80,936.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($4,250) in North Haledon than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Crime and Safety

Residents of North Haledon enjoy its low crime rate.

North Haledon Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in North Haledon, about 89% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average property tax bill in the town is higher than that of most other communities in New Jersey.

Commuting

In North Haledon, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

North Haledon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 6%North Haledon Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%North Haledon Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%North Haledon Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%North Haledon Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%North Haledon People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%North Haledon Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%North Haledon Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%North Haledon Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of North Haledon, NJ

Comparing North Haledon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens910
Well-Paid Single Women97
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men96
Female Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity53
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty96
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use62
Short Commute Times510
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Rents24
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13
Affordability of Property Taxes13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime97

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