Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
20%
North Arlington, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,879
Population
14,934
Renter Mix
51% Rent
A river-to-river borough with easy access to Manhattan
Walkable
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Mass Transit
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Family-Friendly
Wedged between the Passaic and Hackensack Rivers, North Arlington stands out among its neighbors -- it's cozy, yes, but it was also named on of 2017's Best Places to Live by Money Magazine. North Arlington has a small-town feel, but it is located just 10 miles from Manhattan and five miles from Meadowlands Sports Complex, which features the MetLife Stadium -- home of the NFL's New York Jets and New York Giants.
North Arlington is very family-friendly, with high-ranking schools and several nearby parks. Richard w De Korte Park, located on the Hackensack River, has walking paths, designated fishing areas, and picnic areas. The park is home to the William D. Mc Dowell Observatory, which is free and open to the public every Wednesday night year-round. Riverside County Park is situated along the Passaic River, providing a playground, fitness center, bocce, a walkway, a dog park, lighted tennis courts, ball fields, and a picnic pavilion.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$98,580
Average: $115,150
Education
4,461
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,191
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
North Arlington has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
51%
Non-Renters
49%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in North Arlington, NJ is $1,280 for a studio, $1,879 for one bedroom, and $2,222 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Arlington has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,879/month
622 Sq Ft
House
$2,990/month
0 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly North Arlington, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
120 Students
Public
Grades K-5
179 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
304 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
483 Students
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
584 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
- Meadowlands Environment Center
- McDowell Observatory
- Richard W. DeKorte Park
- Kearny Marsh
- Branch Brook Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
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.