Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
22%
Cliffside Park
Cliffside Park, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,135
Population
25,323
Renter Mix
54% Rent
On the top of the Palisades, a stone’s throw from New York
Suburb
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Safe
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Low Crime
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Diverse
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Walkable
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Perched atop the Palisades in Bergen County, Cliffside Park delivers sweeping Manhattan skyline views without the Manhattan price tag. Daily life moves at a comfortable pace, with tree-lined streets, James J. Braddock North Hudson County Park for outdoor recreation, and dining that spans global cuisines. The nearby Mitsuwa Marketplace draws food lovers from across the region, while the Edgewater complex adds shopping and entertainment. Getting into the city is straightforward, making this compact one-square-mile borough perfect for those wanting New York access without being swallowed by it.
The rental landscape features mostly mid-rise and high-rise apartments, many offering Hudson River views and modern finishes. Townhomes and garden-style rentals dot the walkable, dense neighborhood, providing varied options. Cliffside Park once hosted the legendary Palisades Amusement Park, which entertained visitors nationwide from 1898 to 1971.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$93,501
Average: $116,343
Education
9,859
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,838
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cliffside Park has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
54%
Non-Renters
46%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Cliffside Park, NJ is $1,989 for a studio, $2,132 for one bedroom, $3,070 for two bedrooms, and $3,430 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cliffside Park has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,132/month
500 Sq Ft
House
$4,026/month
422 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,981/month
424 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cliffside Park, NJ is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
277 Students
Public
Grades K-5
482 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
372 Students
Cliffside Park School 6/Middle School
Public
Grades K-8
696 Students
Cliffside Park School 6/Middle School
Public
Grades K-8
696 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,240 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Riverbank State Park
- St. Nicholas Park
- Morningside Park
- Riverside Park
- Riverside Park
Airports
- LaGuardia
- Newark Liberty International
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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.