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Closter

#9 in Best Places to Live in Bergen County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Jersey
  • 27 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A-
    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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    Closter is a suburb of New York City with a population of 8,585. Closter is in Bergen County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Closter offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Closter tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Closter are highly rated.
    About Closter...
    Population
    8,585

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $658,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $2,081
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      17%
    • Own
      83%
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    Closter 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
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      11.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      11.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      563.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      92
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      7%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      18%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      25%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      38%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      13%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Closter

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $132,544
    National
    $55,322
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    Closter Reviews

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    I moved to Closter when I was 7 years old and lived in an original Dutch Sandstone Colonial Home built in the late 1700s. It sits on the corner of a quiet cul de sac of contemporary homes on the East Hill. The most attractive qualities of the town include its convenient location for NYC commuters, under 20 minutes to both the GWB and TPZ Bridge. The town offers scenic suburban lifestyle, with a revitalized downtown area that includes Whole Foods, Home Goods, Orange Theory, Cycle Bar, Target, Movie Theater, salons, Doctor's offices, Parks, a great library and Blue Ribbon Schools. (Hillside Elementary School and Tenakill Middle School).
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    Closter is a very well-off town in the Northeast corner of Bergen County. While the increased wealth is visible from other towns in Bergen County, Closter attracts a lot of diversity, including large populations of Israelis, Indians, Koreans, and others, especially at younger ages like mine. There is a growing sense of community, with public and private occasions tailored for all varieties of people throughout the year. Closter brings the comforts of a small town with the variety. There are nearly ten public parks, a well-maintained nature center, and an incredibly developed and vibrant downtown.
    Overall, Closter is a wonderful town.

    First, it has outstanding downtown which has Chipotle, Starbucks, Wholefoods, Target, and more all in vicinity.

    Furthermore, it is a town where children can safely walk around during both day and nigh time.

    Education at this town is also superb as Northern Valley Regional Demarest High School is one of the most competitive and prestigious high schools in the Bergen County Region.