Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
16%
Haledon
Haledon, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,948
Population
7,732
Renter Mix
54% Rent
A diverse New Jersey suburb near nature and the city
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Haledon is a quiet New Jersey borough that blends the more scenic parts of the state with the more metropolitan areas. With easy access to Paterson and only a short drive to Jersey City, as well as the nearby High Mountain Park Preserve, Haledon gives residents access to everything they love about New Jersey. There are plenty of duplexes, townhomes, and apartments rentals available in Haledon, all close to Belmont Avenue and the restaurants, bars, and stores that line it.
It's easy to feel like a regular in Haledon thanks to its relatively small size. Residents praise the area for its involved community and familiar faces. However, if you’re looking to head to the more dense parts of New Jersey or across the Hudson into New York City, look no further.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$89,417
Average: $108,959
Education
1,588
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,170
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Haledon has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
54%
Non-Renters
46%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Haledon, NJ is $1,948 for one bedroom, and $2,352 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Haledon has decreased by -5.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,948/month
792 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Haledon, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
1,028 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
1,028 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
811 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rifle Camp Park Observatory
- NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary
- McFaul Environmental Center
- Abma's Farm
- Saddle River County Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.