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Demarest

#4 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Bergen County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Jersey
  • 4 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      A-
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Demarest is a suburb of New York City with a population of 5,031. Demarest is in Bergen County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Demarest offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Demarest tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Demarest are highly rated.
    About Demarest...
    Population
    5,031

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $673,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $3,147
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      9%
    • Own
      91%
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    Demarest 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
      40.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      200.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      180.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      3%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      28%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      41%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      16%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      12%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      13%

    Working in Demarest

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $149,271
    National
    $55,322
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    Demarest Reviews

    4 reviews
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    I met some of my best friends here, had my most memorable experiences and received an amazing education in school before I left for college.
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    Great place to live and raise a family. There is a great nature center to take leisurely walks and explore the wildlife.
    The crime isn't very bad in my town.