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Northvale, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 5 miles NW of Yonkers, New York (center to center) and 18 miles N of New York, New York. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. Northvale contains a population of approximately 4,460.
In Northvale, about 60% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Northvale, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling.
In 2000, Northvale had a median family income of $81,153. Interestingly, lots of people in Northvale have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Northvale favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,500. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.
Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Northvale.
Northvale has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 82% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New Jersey, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.
In Northvale, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Northvale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Northvale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
| Female Share of the Population | |  |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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