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West Caldwell Township
  • Suburb in New Jersey

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B+
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade B
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B

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West Caldwell Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 10,927. West Caldwell Township is in Essex County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in West Caldwell Township offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in West Caldwell Township and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in West Caldwell Township are highly rated.

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About West Caldwell Township...
Population
10,927

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$603,800
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$2,015
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    12%
  • Own
    88%
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West Caldwell Township Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    9.3
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    0
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    74.4
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    576.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    65.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    5%
  • 25-34 years
    9%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    18%
  • 65+ years
    20%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    25%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    14%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

Working in West Caldwell Township

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$148,402
National
$75,149

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