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Old Tappan

#9 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Bergen County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Jersey
  • 11 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      A+
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    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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    Old Tappan is a suburb of New York City with a population of 5,999. Old Tappan is in Bergen County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Old Tappan offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Old Tappan and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Old Tappan are highly rated.
    About Old Tappan...
    Population
    5,999

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $760,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $2,205
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      11%
    • Own
      89%
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    Old Tappan 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
      65.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      131.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      33
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      24%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      37%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      16%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      18%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in Old Tappan

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $141,185
    National
    $55,322
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    Old Tappan Reviews

    11 reviews
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    Cannot quite see how the negative reviews are helpful, but what else is new! Lived in OT for >15 yrs....nice, friendly people, not very competitive with each other, and neighbors help each other when needed. The town is maintained well and is secure. OT is relatively sports-oriented and it helps (socially) if at least one kid (or adult) in the family is involved in sports, but it is not a necessity. The shopping center has most basics and there are several very good restaurants in nearby towns. The schools are very solid (lots of resources at the high school, for example) but there are quite a number of mediocre teachers at every level and the High School has issues similar to many other suburban schools. Overall, our kids and family have had fun here, made some lasting friends, and lived happily. I would move here again if I had the choice.
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    Great neighborhood with great people and a lot of community involvement. There are frequent activities at Stonepoint Park for special events. There is also a great athletics program for students (intramural sports). Overall, the town is safe and very friendly with a great public school, Northern Valley Regional High School of Old Tappan.
    Old Tappan is a great, family-friendly town to live in. The public schools are amazing, it's safe, and it's very close to a big city without having the noise and over-population of being in a big city.