Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
22%
Totowa, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,335
Population
11,312
Renter Mix
20% Rent
A tiny gem just outside of Newark
Commuter
•
Rural
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Wooded
Totowa is a borough in Passiac County. The small neighborhood feels suburban with beautiful tree-lined streets and wooded areas. Totowa is a close-knit community that connects through events held at the library. For other fun activities, most residents commute to nearby neighborhoods or towns. The area surrounding Totowa is filled with natural reservations and museums. Have a picnic by a dazzling waterfall at Passaic Falls. Learn about American history, local archaeology, and mineralogy at the Paterson Museum. Take a hike complemented by New York views at the Eagle Rock Reservation.
Totowa is conveniently located only 30 minutes north of Newark. Travel here to get access to premiere attractions and sporting events. Sing your favorite song lyrics at a concert in the New Jersey Performing Arts Center or cheer your team on at the Red Bull Arena. Although Totowa is only four square miles, the area is great for renters looking for serene solitude but the ability to just drive a few miles away as needed.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$113,177
Average: $137,112
Education
2,817
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,319
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Totowa has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Totowa, NJ is $2,335 for one bedroom, $2,928 for two bedrooms, and $3,189 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Totowa has increased by 3.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,335/month
722 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Totowa, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Washington Park Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
487 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
416 Students
Washington Park Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
487 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
- Rifle Camp Park Observatory
- Fairfield Farm
- Van Vleck House & Gardens
- NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary
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 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.