Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
22%
Wayne
Wayne, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,151
Population
36,561
Renter Mix
16% Rent
A serene suburban atmosphere with Manhattan at your fingertips
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Low Crime
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Just twenty miles northwest of Manhattan, the delightful enclave of Wayne offers residents the tranquility of the suburbs with America’s most energetic city at arm’s reach. The township is mainly residential, with winding neighborhood streets lined with beautiful houses, apartments, and condos amid lush tree cover. The extensive local retail scene includes the Willowbrook Mall on the south side as well as the Preakness Shopping Center on the north side, giving locals a wealth of options for shopping, dining, and entertainment close to home.
On the east side of town, William Paterson University enrolls over 10,000 students and employs thousands of locals. Most neighborhoods lie within walking distance of a city park, and large nature preserves like High Mountain Reserve Park and Great Piece Meadows provide great opportunities to bask in the seclusion of the great outdoors. With its exceptional public schools and low crime rate, Wayne has developed a reputation as a superb choice for folks raising families.
Explore the City
Walking trails at Laurelwood Arboretum are a serene getaway for Wayne residents.
Ferrous Couture artist says that it was inspired by organic movements found in nature in Wayne.
Sensory Garden at Laurelwood Arboretum in Wayne, NJ.
Maggie's Town Tavern is a cozy dining spot that has a quiet atmosphere for 70 years in Wayne, NJ
Wildlife at Packanack Lake can be viewed and enjoyed in Wayne.
Lifeguards protect swimmers during swimming season at Pines Lake in Wayne, NJ.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$141,553
Average: $162,867
Education
15,306
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,584
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wayne has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
40%
Other Education
60%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Wayne, NJ is $2,451 for a studio, $2,151 for one bedroom, $2,855 for two bedrooms, and $5,321 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wayne has decreased by -5.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,151/month
796 Sq Ft
House
$2,829/month
440 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wayne, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
435 Students
Public
Grades K-5
311 Students
Public
Grades K-5
387 Students
Albert P. Terhune Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
373 Students
Randall Carter Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
309 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
665 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
621 Students
George Washington Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
508 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,034 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,182 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,241 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
- NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary
- Rifle Camp Park Observatory
- Abma's Farm
- Fairfield Farm
- McFaul Environmental Center
Military Bases
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.