Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
24%
Mahwah, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,195
Population
26,263
Renter Mix
21% Rent
Natural beauty defines “Bergen County’s Parkland”
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Mahwah, derived from a Lenape word that means "Place Where Paths Meet," is an idyllic town located about 30 miles northwest of New York City. The Ramapo River meanders through the heart of town, adding majestic natural beauty to the already picturesque Mahwah, which is brimming with lush greenery near the Ramapo Mountains. Horse farms dot the landscape, giving Mahwah a small-town rural appearance even though it is less than an hour from Manhattan by commuter train.
Considered one of New Jersey's best places to live, Mahwah is a beautiful town with several popular destinations, including Campgaw Mountain Ski Area, Bergen County Campgaw Mountain Reservation, Darlington County Park and Darlington Golf Center, Mahwah Museum, and Ramapo College of New Jersey. With nearly 5,000 acres of parkland in and around Mahwah, also known as “Bergen County’s Parkland,” residents enjoy an array of outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, snowboarding, swimming, mountain biking, fishing, boating, and golf.
Explore the City
Students come from around the country to attend Ramapo College in Mahwah, NJ.
Fish the pond at the Campgaw Mountain Reservation in Mahwah.
Campgaw Mountain is a small local mountain in Mahwah great for beginner skiing and snowboarding.
Condo and apartment communities are commonly found in Mahwah.
Hike the peaceful trails at Winter's Park, named after the Winter family who donated the 17 acre property to Mahwah.
Mahwah has many tree-covered neighborhoods.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$112,825
Average: $141,094
Education
12,413
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,504
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mahwah has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
21%
Non-Renters
79%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
44%
Other Education
56%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Mahwah, NJ is $1,552 for a studio, $2,195 for one bedroom, and $2,511 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mahwah has increased by 5.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,195/month
786 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mahwah, NJ is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
276 Students
Public
Grades K-5
276 Students
George Washington Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
193 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
343 Students
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
375 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
638 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
856 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ramapo Valley County Reservation
- Darlington County Park
- Campgaw Mountain
- Campgaw Mountain Reservation
- Secor Farms
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Westchester County
- 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.