Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
18%
Little Falls
Little Falls, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,283
Population
14,607
Renter Mix
33% Rent
Welcome to the riverfront home of Montclair State University
Suburban
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University
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College Town
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Riverfront
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Upscale
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$116,983
Average: $136,687
Education
5,512
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,550
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Little Falls has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Little Falls, NJ is $1,556 for a studio, $2,278 for one bedroom, $2,837 for two bedrooms, and $1,583 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Little Falls has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,278/month
770 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Little Falls, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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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
Public
Grades 9-12
1,039 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
- Van Vleck House & Gardens
- Fairfield Farm
- Edison National Historic Site
- Rifle Camp Park Observatory
Transit / Subway
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.