Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
19%
Elmwood Park
Elmwood Park, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,302
Population
20,916
Renter Mix
44% Rent
Delight in a lush environment convenient to NYC
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Nestled alongside the Passaic River, Elmwood Park is a peaceful suburb near all kinds of natural offerings as well as the world-class amenities of New York City. In addition to a host of city parks, Elmwood Park is convenient to recreational destinations like East Side Park, Saddle River County Park, Garrett Mountain Reservation, and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park.
Elmwood Park residents enjoy quick access to a variety of diverse cuisine in town and a myriad of shopping opportunities at the nearby Outlets at Bergen Town Center and Westfield Garden State Plaza. Getting around from Elmwood Park is a breeze with convenience to I-80, the Garden State Parkway, and the Broadway NJ Transit train station.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$76,344
Average: $98,939
Education
5,749
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,079
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Elmwood Park has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Elmwood Park, NJ is $2,298 for one bedroom, $2,427 for two bedrooms, and $3,354 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Elmwood Park has decreased by -3.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,298/month
740 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Elmwood Park, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Sixteenth Avenue Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
411 Students
Gantner Avenue Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
340 Students
Gilbert Avenue Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
404 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
579 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
806 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rifle Camp Park Observatory
- Bergen County Zoo
- Van Saun County Park
- Saddle River County Park
- Teaneck Creek Conservancy
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
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.