Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
23%
West Caldwell
West Caldwell, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,592
Population
11,491
Renter Mix
15% Rent
Community takes precedence in this New Jersey suburb
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Once part of a much larger township, West Caldwell has become a distinct component of the Caldwell-Essex Fells area. Largely residential, West Caldwell is known for its tight-knit community and family-first atmosphere. There are some fantastic schools that serve the area, and residents praise the active, involved community.
There’s plenty of space to enjoy in West Caldwell, and renters will appreciate the variety of apartments and homes that allow growth and expansion without going too far from home. Shops and restaurants of the familiar variety can be found at the center of West Caldwell, but Interstates 80 and 280 will carry you to any of the other larger cities close by.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$137,650
Average: $166,278
Education
5,431
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,292
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
West Caldwell has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
15%
Non-Renters
85%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
44%
Other Education
56%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in West Caldwell, NJ is $2,592 for one bedroom, $3,037 for two bedrooms, and $4,606 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Caldwell has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,592/month
811 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Caldwell, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
391 Students
Public
Grades K-5
233 Students
Public
Grades K-5
272 Students
Essex County Vocational School
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
789 Students
School data provided by
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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
Parks and Recreation
- NJ Audubon Essex County Environmental Center
- Fairfield Farm
- Van Vleck House & Gardens
- Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
- Edison National Historic Site
Transit / Subway
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.