Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
18%
Guttenberg
Guttenberg, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,097
Population
10,568
Renter Mix
66% Rent
A popular NYC suburb on the banks of the Hudson
Urban
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Walkable
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Scenic
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River
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Waterfront
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Parks
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Guttenberg packs more life into one square mile than most towns manage across dozens, earning its distinction as the most densely populated municipality in the United States. This compact New Jersey town sits along the Hudson River facing Manhattan's Upper West Side, offering sweeping skyline views without the Manhattan price tag.
The landmark Galaxy Towers dominate the waterfront, while small cafes and corner markets weave throughout the streets. Larger commercial corridors along Bergenline Avenue and Park Avenue keep daily errands walkable. A few blocks north, James J. Braddock North Hudson County Park provides welcome green space for fresh air and outdoor activities.
Renters find diverse options here, from high-rise apartment communities in the iconic towers to smaller walk-up buildings along side streets. Studios and one-bedroom layouts are especially common, reflecting the town's dense, urban character. With NJ Transit bus lines and the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail nearby, commuting to Jersey City, Hoboken, or midtown Manhattan is straightforward.
Guttenberg may be one of the state's smallest towns by area, but its location and energy make it feel anything but small.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$66,098
Average: $91,214
Education
4,158
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,550
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Guttenberg has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
66%
Non-Renters
34%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
31%
Other Education
69%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Guttenberg, NJ is $1,221 for a studio, $2,097 for one bedroom, $2,376 for two bedrooms, and $1,666 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Guttenberg has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,097/month
549 Sq Ft
House
$2,625/month
540 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,594/month
621 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Guttenberg, NJ is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Anna L. Klein Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
949 Students
Anna L. Klein Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
949 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- De Witt Clinton Park
- Damrosch Park
- Children's Museum of Manhattan
- American Museum of Natural History
- Riverside Park
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.