Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
14%
Cliffwood, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,043
Population
4,734
Renter Mix
49% Rent
Retreat to suburban tranquility in Monmouth County
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Scenic
Situated about 35 miles south of Manhattan, Cliffwood provides residents with a peaceful enclave from the bustle of city life in Monmouth County. Cliffwood is brimming with tree-dense residential neighborhoods and a wide variety of stores along Route 35 offers a host of everyday conveniences.
Cliffwood is convenient to an array of recreational opportunities at Cliffwood Beach Waterfront Park, Old Bridge Waterfront Park, and the sprawling Cheesequake State Park. Attractions like PNC Bank Arts Center, Runaway Rapids Waterpark, and Holmdel Park are all just a short drive away from Cliffwood as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$102,372
Average: $122,999
Education
1,636
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,885
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cliffwood has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
31%
Other Education
69%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Cliffwood, NJ is $2,043 for one bedroom, $2,924 for two bedrooms, and $3,497 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cliffwood has decreased by -2.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,043/month
778 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cliffwood, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Old Bridge Waterfront Park
- Cheesequake State Park
- Raritan Bay Waterfront Park
- Historic Longstreet Farm
- Conference House Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- John F Kennedy International
Top Apartments in Cliffwood
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 June 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.