Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
22%
North Caldwell, NJ
Area Guide
A one-of-a-kind New Jersey suburbia
Suburban
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Wooded
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Family-Friendly
Residents rave about the quality of life in North Caldwell, New Jersey. With spacious lots, beautiful homes, and excellent schools, this suburb is top-notch when it comes to family-friendly cities.
Between stately single-family homes and upscale apartments, rent runs on the higher end, which is understandable for the city’s sense of suburban seclusion and grandeur way of life. Though this city is almost entirely residential, various restaurants and retailers reside along Bloomfield Avenue, bordering the south end of North Caldwell.
The homes in this city sit on large plots of land with well-kept lawns and an abundance of trees. Along with residential neighborhoods, this city also boasts community spaces and golf courses, such as Hilltop Reservation and Green Brook Country Club. Enjoy the nature trails, bird watching opportunities, and outstanding course at these community gems.
Though residents appreciate its sense of suburban serenity, North Caldwell is not too far from New York City, situated 23 miles northwest of The Big Apple. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind city, and explore what rental options are available today.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$191,031
Average: $204,488
Education
3,918
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,649
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
North Caldwell has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
4%
Non-Renters
96%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
53%
Other Education
47%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
401 Students
Public
Grades K-5
296 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
599 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,043 Students
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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
- Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
- Van Vleck House & Gardens
- Fairfield Farm
- NJ Audubon Essex County Environmental Center
- Edison National Historic Site
Transit / Subway
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.