Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
26%
Cedar Grove
Cedar Grove, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,230
Population
14,399
Renter Mix
20% Rent
Delight in small-town charm on the outskirts of NYC
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Convenient
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Picturesque
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Walkable
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Commuter
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Located about 20 miles northwest of New York City, Cedar Grove provides residents with a tranquil small-town atmosphere in Essex County. Pompton Avenue is Cedar Grove’s main commercial thoroughfare, where a bevy of quaint shops and diverse restaurants sit along a tree-lined street. Several parks offer plenty of options for outdoor recreation in Cedar Grove, including the expansive Mills Reservation County Park, Hilltop Reservation, and Cedar Grove Community Park. Cedar Grove is also within minutes of Verona Park, Eagle Rock Reservation, and Brookdale Park. Quick access to numerous NJ Transit rail stations and major highways affords residents easy commutes and travels from Cedar Grove.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$139,276
Average: $161,684
Education
6,717
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,190
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cedar Grove has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Cedar Grove, NJ is $1,794 for a studio, $2,230 for one bedroom, and $3,620 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cedar Grove has increased by 5.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,230/month
646 Sq Ft
House
$3,229/month
700 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cedar Grove, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
305 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
354 Students
Cedar Grove Memorial Middle School
Public
Grades K-8
440 Students
Public
Grades K-8
19 Students
Cedar Grove Memorial Middle School
Public
Grades K-8
440 Students
Public
Grades K-8
19 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
466 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
- Van Vleck House & Gardens
- Edison National Historic Site
- Fairfield Farm
- NJ Audubon Essex County Environmental Center
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.