Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
20%
New Providence, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,116
Population
13,557
Renter Mix
24% Rent
An idyllic suburb lush with natural beauty
Scenic
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Riverside
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Upscale
Situated about 27 miles west of New York City, New Providence is an idyllic suburb nestled alongside the Passaic River. New Providence is largely residential, offering a wide variety of apartments, condos, townhomes, and houses available for rent in a charming locale covered in lush greenery.
New Providence’s natural beauty lends the community a tranquil atmosphere overall, along with ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. In addition to its many scenic parks and active recreational clubs, New Providence sits within close proximity to the sprawling Watchung Reservation, South Mountain Reservation, and Washington Rock State Park.
Although New Providence is mostly residential, the community contains several suburban conveniences along Central Avenue and Passaic Street, including restaurants, markets, and convenience stores. New Providence is also within a short drive of the many major retailers at the Mall at Short Hills. Residents enjoy simple commutes and travels with access to I-78, NJ Transit’s Gladstone Branch line, and Newark International Airport.
Explore the City
Within the Watchung Reservation is an abandoned village, dating back to the 18th century.
New Providence is served by a convenient, fast and local NJ Transit bus service.
More than 9% of New Providence Borough's land is publicly-owned and protected parkland.
A classic Ford sits in the sun on South St outside New Providence Fuel.
In New Providence, the Prestige Diner & Restaurant is the hub for all menu cravings and beyond.
New Providence's Annual Fishing Derby is a well attended community event in Oakwood Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$151,537
Average: $179,102
Education
7,108
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,800
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
New Providence has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
49%
Other Education
51%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in New Providence, NJ is $2,091 for one bedroom, $2,904 for two bedrooms, and $5,781 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Providence has increased by 8.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,091/month
649 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly New Providence, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Allen W. Roberts Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
676 Students
Public
Grades K-5
607 Students
Public
Grades K-8
74 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
396 Students
Public
Grades K-8
74 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
644 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation
- Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center
- Reeves-Reed Arboretum
- Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
- Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
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 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.