Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Leonia
Leonia, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,247
Population
9,350
Renter Mix
38% Rent
Savor small-town charm with a modern twist near NYC
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Peaceful
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Convenient
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Historic
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Walkable
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Welcoming
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Close-Knit
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Diverse
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Located about 13 miles northwest of New York City, Leonia is a picturesque suburb with a small-town atmosphere. Leonia residents enjoy stately historic homes in quiet residential neighborhoods surrounded by lush natural beauty. The sprawling Overpeck County Park provides a host of recreational opportunities to the Leonia community, with over 800 acres of trails, athletic fields, playgrounds, and an equestrian center.
Leonia’s charming downtown area is stretched along tree-lined Broad Avenue, brimming with diverse eateries, specialty shops, and salons in brick buildings. Families are especially drawn to Leonia for its top-notch schools and its close proximity to all that New York City has to offer. Getting around from Leonia is easy with access to I-95, the George Washington Bridge, and NJ Transit buses.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$101,042
Average: $138,099
Education
4,366
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,063
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Leonia has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
43%
Other Education
57%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Leonia, NJ is $1,177 for a studio, $2,250 for one bedroom, $2,918 for two bedrooms, and $2,254 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Leonia has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,250/month
566 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Leonia, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
654 Students
Anna C. Scott Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
608 Students
Public
Grades K-8
654 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
847 Students
School data provided by
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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
- Overpeck County Park
- Teaneck Creek Conservancy
- Flat Rock Brook Nature Center
- J Hood Wright Park
- Fort Washington Park
Airports
- LaGuardia
- Newark Liberty International
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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.