Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Emerson
Emerson, NJ Area Guide
An idyllic setting in the NYC metro area
Suburban
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Park-Like
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Charming
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Small Business
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Community
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Nature
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Emerson sits on the shores of the Oradell Reservoir about seven miles northeast of Paramus. This northern New Jersey borough makes for a scenic suburban escape. Long-standing businesses, charming streetscapes, and characterful apartment and home rentals mean Emerson is a fantastic choice for families, professionals, and anyone who likes a little peace and quiet with their suburban community. Kinderkamack Road is where you’ll find cafes, fast food, Thai restaurants, salons, and more. There’s a number of community parks that remain well-maintained throughout the year. You can also enjoy the view over the Reservoir or at Emerson Woods on its shores.
The Garden State Parkway is just to the west of Emerson, and as a major New Jersey thoroughfare it makes it easy to commute or travel throughout the state and down into New York City.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$132,046
Average: $155,400
Education
2,775
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,885
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Emerson has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
12%
Non-Renters
88%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Getting Around
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Patrick M. Villano Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
253 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
362 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
440 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
440 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Pascack Brook County Park
- Wood Dale County Park
- Bergen County Zoo
- Van Saun County Park
- Demarest Nature Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- LaGuardia
- Westchester County
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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.