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Palisades Park

#5,808 in Best Places to Live in America
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Jersey
  • 29 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C-
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
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    Palisades Park is a suburb of New York City with a population of 20,716. Palisades Park is in Bergen County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Palisades Park offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Palisades Park there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Palisades Park and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Palisades Park are above average.
    About Palisades Park...
    Population
    20,716

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $521,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,420
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      65%
    • Own
      35%
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    Palisades Park 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
      42.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      28.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      142.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      418.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      38
      284

    Residents

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

    Working in Palisades Park

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $64,589
    National
    $55,322
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    Palisades Park Reviews

    29 reviews
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    Palisades Park is a great place to socialize with family and friends! Broad Avenue is a popular street known for their Korean cafes and restaurant. Besides visiting the Korean cafes and restaurants, there are many other places to go to, such as the karaoke!
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    I've lived here for almost my whole life, and I loved growing up here. It's basically a suburban Koreatown, and a lively little place. Everything is walking distance, and Broad Ave has so many options for Korean dining. It feels busy with all the people walking around all the time, but never too overwhelming. It's pretty safe too, I've never been scared to walk anywhere at night, and the last big crime I recall hearing about was 8 years ago. My only gripe is with the education system, which is subpar, but I've heard they're improving, so that might not even be an issue.
    This town is not the ideal suburban place many prefer when raising children. In fact, it is one of the busiest towns around the area. Parking is extremely difficult to find and parking tickets are so excessively given out. On the positive note, there is an amazing array of Asian food options and deliveries. If you are not a fan of driving, this place might suit you better. The schools are average from what I hear.