Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Old Tappan
Old Tappan, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,898
Population
6,132
Renter Mix
12% Rent
A picturesque borough brimming with natural beauty and historic charm
Historic
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Family-Friendly
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Upscale
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Peaceful
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Welcoming
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Diverse
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Situated in Bergen County, Old Tappan is a picturesque borough strewn alongside Lake Tappan. Old Tappan offers residents a tranquil locale to call home, boasting lush natural beauty, expansive homes, and plenty of historic charm.
Being predominantly residential, Old Tappan provides numerous houses, townhomes, and apartments available for rent in a park-like environment. Old Tappan residents enjoy a small-town sense of community, which is fostered by a shared love of local sports and the outdoors. Options for recreation abound at the many community parks as well as the nearby Pascack Brook County Park, River Vale Country Club, and Palisades Interstate Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$167,635
Average: $189,144
Education
3,370
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,199
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Old Tappan has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
12%
Non-Renters
88%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
53%
Other Education
47%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Old Tappan, NJ is $2,898 for one bedroom, $3,832 for two bedrooms, and $6,458 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Old Tappan has decreased by -7.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,898/month
778 Sq Ft
House
$7,690/month
920 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Old Tappan, NJ is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
373 Students
Public
Grades K-8
358 Students
Public
Grades K-8
358 Students
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan
Public
Grades 9-12
1,002 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Pascack Brook County Park
- Wood Dale County Park
- Closter Nature Center
- Demarest Nature Center
- Tallman Mountain State Park
Transit / Subway
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 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.