North Haledon

Background Image

North Haledon, NJ Area Guide

Avg Rent

$2,509

Population

9,495

Renter Mix

13% Rent

Delight in small-town tranquility near William Paterson University

Peaceful Charming Scenic Family-Friendly Upscale

North Haledon is a scenic borough nestled in Passaic County. The borough exudes a pastoral charm, touting access to numerous beautiful parks and nature preserves like High Mountain Park Preserve, Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve, and Goffle Brook Park.

In addition to its small-town atmosphere, North Haledon boasts close proximity to William Paterson University, making it a top choice for students, faculty, and staff seeking rentals close to campus. Although residents cherish the borough’s overall tranquility, the many diverse delights of Downtown Paterson are also just a short drive away.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$114,743

Average: $148,489

Education

2,774

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

4,621

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

45 Years

Largest Age Group

55-64 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

20%

Over 65

24%

Housing Distribution

North Haledon has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
13%
Non-Renters
87%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in North Haledon, NJ is $2,634 for one bedroom, $3,234 for two bedrooms, and $4,757 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Haledon has increased by 3.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,634/month
782 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in North Haledon, NJ

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Schools

High Mountain Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

257 Students

Memorial Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

323 Students

High Mountain Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

257 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary
  • Rifle Camp Park Observatory
  • Abma's Farm
  • McFaul Environmental Center
  • Saddle River County Park

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • LaGuardia

Top Apartments in North Haledon

Houses for Rent in North Haledon

Search Nearby Rentals

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.