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Caldwell
  • Suburb in New Jersey
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Suburb
New York City

Caldwell

#13 in Best Places to Live in Essex County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Jersey
  • 17 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Caldwell is a suburb of New York City with a population of 8,800. Caldwell is in Essex County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Caldwell offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Caldwell and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Caldwell are highly rated.
    About Caldwell...
    Population
    8,800
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $460,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,766
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      51%
    • Own
      49%
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    Caldwell Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      340.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      377.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      50.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      17%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      24%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      33%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Caldwell

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $107,596
    National
    $69,021
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    Caldwell Reviews

    17 reviews
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