Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
Clifton
Clifton, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,967
Population
87,129
Renter Mix
43% Rent
A community with eclectic flair
Passaic River
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New Jersey
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Small Town
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Quaint Living
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Located 15 miles west of Manhattan, Clifton combines suburban living with easy access to New York City. This established New Jersey community offers various housing options, from apartments to single-family homes.
Clifton's landscape features the historic Weasel Brook Park, designed by the Olmsted Brothers landscaping firm. The city maintains its agricultural heritage through active farms, including Ploch's Farm, operating since 1867. Main Avenue serves as the downtown hub, with local shops and dining options. Commuters benefit from access to Routes 3 and 46 and the Garden State Parkway. The city is home to Clifton High School, one of New Jersey's largest single-facility high schools. Residents enjoy seasonal farmers' markets, numerous parks, and convenient public transportation options to Manhattan.
Explore the City
Clifton has a city center that can be easily accessed through roadways like I-80.
Lambert Castle is a historic site located in Clifton's Garret Mountain Reservation.
Clifton residents can get around by trains that connect them to cities throughout New Jersey.
Clifton residents live very close to the prestigious Montclair University.
Rifle Camp Park in Clifton is an amazing place to hike away from the urban bustle.
Route 30 is an important roadway that makes commuting to and from Clifton easy.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$86,218
Average: $109,350
Education
24,448
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
45,588
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Clifton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Clifton, NJ is $1,749 for a studio, $1,978 for one bedroom, $2,609 for two bedrooms, and $3,153 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clifton has decreased by -2.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,978/month
629 Sq Ft
House
$2,850/month
219 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,441/month
241 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,049/month
444 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Clifton, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
282 Students
Public
Grades K-5
391 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
168 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
533 Students
Public
Grades K-5
484 Students
Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton
Public
Grades 6-8
163 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,189 Students
Christopher Columbus Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
1,158 Students
Garfield Auxiliary Ms-High School
Public
Grades 6-12
41 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3,059 Students
Garfield Auxiliary Ms-High School
Public
Grades 6-12
41 Students
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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.