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Allendale

#3 in Best Places to Live in Bergen County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Jersey
  • 21 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 6,820. Allendale is in Bergen County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Allendale offers residents a 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
    6,820

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $682,100
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,905
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      16%
    • Own
      84%
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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
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      158.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      562.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      14.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      16%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      5%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      19%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      30%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      42%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      17%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      9%
      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
    $151,875
    National
    $55,322
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      Allendale 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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      The town I live in is great. I've been blessed with a great education, nice friends, safe home, and so much more. It is an ideal place to raise kids. The only reason why I am not saying that my town "is the best" is because with so many great things, it sets people up for failure. My high school is ranked third in the state; our school sports teams are constantly winning championships; our students are going to the best colleges. This is all great, but if you aren't a star athlete, top notch student, or something like a prodigy, then you feel an external pressure from everyone's success around you. Other than that, however, my town is great.
      Growing up in Allendale is one of the best experiences I have ever had. The schools are amazing and the town is so nice and small. I grew up on a street where all of the neighbors were in our age group so my brother and I were always outside. I still live where I grew up and the neighborhood is great.