Close to major highways, Little Falls is a dream town for those seeking an easy commute.
Colorful victorian homes are common in Little Falls.
The Yogi Berra Museum and ball field at Montclair State University in Little Falls.
Aerial view of Route 46 winding through Little Falls toward New York City.
Aerial view of the historic waterfall into the Passaic River in Little Falls.

Little Falls, NJ

Area Guide

Avg Rent

$2,274

Population

14,607

Renter Mix

33% Rent

Welcome to the riverfront home of Montclair State University

Suburban University College Town

A charming college town in the suburbs of northeast New Jersey, Little Falls sits along the Passaic River and is the proud home to Montclair State University. The university offers a scenic campus and brings a youthful vibe to the community. There are plenty of rental opportunities in Little Falls, including student housing, ranging from affordable to upscale. This family-friendly township is mainly residential, but there are abundant brand-name retailers, restaurants, and service-based businesses just outside of town at the West Falls Plaza and beyond. There are a few local establishments in town, however, including the Fine Grind and Cappadocia, nearing the river. Little Falls is only 13 northwest of Newark and 20 miles northwest of New York City.

Explore the City

The Yogi Berra Museum and ball field at Montclair State University in Little Falls.

Aerial view of Route 46 winding through Little Falls toward New York City.

Aerial view of the historic waterfall into the Passaic River in Little Falls.

Take the train into NYC at the Little Falls Train Station for a quick commute.

Downtown Little Falls comes alive during the summer time as its residents frequent coffee shops.

Little Falls is a great option to consider if you are searching for newly developed condos.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$116,983

Average: $136,687

Education

5,512

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

8,550

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

37 Years

Largest Age Group

20-29 Years

Approximately 18% of Residents

Under 20

22%

Over 65

18%

Housing Distribution

Little Falls has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%

Rent Trends

As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Little Falls, NJ is $1,557 for a studio, $2,274 for one bedroom, $2,867 for two bedrooms, and $1,585 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Little Falls has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,274/month
764 Sq Ft
House
$2,708/month
325 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Schools

Little Falls Township Public School # 1

Public

Grades K-8

388 Students

Little Falls Township Public School # 3

Public

Grades K-5

173 Students

Little Falls Township Public School # 2

Public

Grades PK-5

359 Students

Little Falls Township Public School # 1

Public

Grades K-8

388 Students

Passaic Valley High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,039 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
  • Van Vleck House & Gardens
  • Fairfield Farm
  • Edison National Historic Site
  • Rifle Camp Park Observatory

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 June 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.