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Allendale

#2 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Bergen County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Jersey
  • 23 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      A-
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Allendale is a suburb of New York City with a population of 6,762. Allendale is in Bergen County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Allendale offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Allendale tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Allendale are highly rated.
    About Allendale...
    Population
    6,762

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $710,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,921
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      15%
    • Own
      85%
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    Allendale Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      29.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      14.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      58.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      335
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      43.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      6%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      19%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      28%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      43%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      18%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      8%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      13%

    Working in Allendale

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $158,977
    National
    $55,322
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      Allendale Reviews

      23 reviews
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      Allendale is a great community. It is very family orientated with a lot of town programs geared toward families. It is a green town with multiple parks, lots of open spaces, one of the only bird sanctuaries around and a beautiful lake where people can join to swim all summer.
      Schools are fantastic with many supplemental programs to offer to the children. Most families are very involved.
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      Lived in Allendale for 12 years. Extremely high property taxes. When we moved the town wouldn’t give us a courtesy bulk garbage move out pick up. Then the town threatened to fine us for the garbage left on the curb. We were forced to use a junk pickup company and pay $829 out of pocket.
      Too snobby and pretentious. Schools are incredibly competitive. A place that is very isolated from the rest of the world; unrealistic .