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Northvale

#13 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Bergen County
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    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Jersey
  • 13 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      A
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Northvale is a suburb of New York City with a population of 4,872. Northvale is in Bergen County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Northvale offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Northvale and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Northvale are highly rated.
    About Northvale...
    Population
    4,872

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $458,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,474
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      17%
    • Own
      83%
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    Northvale 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
      40.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      0
      500.1
    • Theft
      100.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      5%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      19%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      39%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      13%

    Working in Northvale

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $92,650
    National
    $55,322
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      13 reviews
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      I moved to this town 4 years ago from Old Tappan which is five minutes away. It is just my mom and I in a little house thats perfect for just the two of us. The town is amazing and adorable. Neighbors are friendly and everything is pretty much walking distance. It is a good community, everyone looks out for one another, there are good little places to eat. This area is also incredibly safe, my mom and I live down the street from the police station and we feel very safe.
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      Northvale is a thriving community with shopping, cafes & family oriented with top rated schools and nice people!
      To think of it, I am fairly privileged to live in a town that is so safe compared to many others. However, the first thoughts that come to my mind when I think of the town, are negative thoughts. The school had a drastically negative impact on my mental health not only because of bullying by other students, but also bullying by teachers.