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Little Ferry, NJ

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Little Ferry - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

10,942
Residents
$79,476
Median income
$388,500
Median home
$2,763
Median rent (state)

Little Ferry - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Little Ferry lands in the 61st percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

61st
percentile, household income
76th
percentile, home value
96th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Little Ferry, NJ

New Jersey's Little Ferry is a small town, with 10,942 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. The typical household in Little Ferry brings in $79,476 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 6.0%. Home values in Little Ferry run a median of $388,500, and the median resident age is 44.8 years. Educational attainment runs 33.4% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 64.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 110 residential building permits were authorized in Little Ferry (Building Boom), up 2100% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data.

New Jersey carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts New Jersey at 108.8 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Well Above Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $2,763 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts New Jersey's average monthly utility costs around $275 (state average). On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 97.2 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

10,942 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New Jersey

Median Household Income

$79,476 /yr

Poverty 6.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

108.8 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New Jersey average

How does Little Ferry compare to other US cities?

Here's how Little Ferry stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 61% higher than other cities
Home value 76% pricier than other cities
Median rent 96% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Little Ferry's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in New Jersey, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

61stIncome percentile

61st percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Little Ferry's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$388,500 24th percentile more affordable than 24% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Little Ferry $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Little Ferry, NJ Little Ferry, NJ's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Little Ferry, NJ-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Little Ferry, NJ median $79,476/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Little Ferry, NJ's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Little Ferry, NJ. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 33.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 6.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 64.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
10,942
Median Income
$79,476
Median Home Value
$388,500
Median Age
44.8
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Labor force participation
64.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
33.4%

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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10,900 residents11,000 residents11,100 residents11,200 residents 202020212022202320242025 10,954 residents 11,099 residents ▲ +1.3%
Little Ferry's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
110
housing units authorized
Single-Family
3
detached homes
Multifamily
107
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
10.1
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 5
2020 14
2021 5
2022 86
2023 167
2024 110

Permit volume increased 2100% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
68.5%
Carpool
9.5%
Public Transit
15.5%
Walk
1.1%
Work from Home
4.6%
Other
0.8%

Based on 5,907 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New Jersey - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$95
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$60
avg/month
Total Utilities
$275
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New Jersey state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New Jersey state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Little Ferry sits in

Cost of Living Index
108.8
Well Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,763/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
97.2 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New Jersey

Totowa
10,919 people
Lincoln Park
10,901 people
Beachwood
11,002 people
Pompton Lakes
11,010 people
Franklin Lakes
11,011 people
Manville
10,870 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Little Ferry's 10,942 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Malvern, AR
10,938 people
Red Bank, SC
10,950 people
Lyndon, KY
10,956 people
Port Salerno, FL
10,957 people
Clayton, CA
10,962 people
Terryville, NY
10,962 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Little Ferry's $79,476 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Auburn, IL
$79,475 median income
Espy, PA
$79,479 median income
Ephraim, WI
$79,479 median income
Chickasaw Point, SC
$79,464 median income
Staples, TX
$79,464 median income
Fairhaven, CA
$79,453 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Little Ferry, NJ Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Little Ferry, NJ - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 48.5% 19.5% 10.4% 16.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 34.4% White 48.5% Black or African American 4.0% Asian 19.5% American Indian 1.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 10.4% Two or more races 16.3% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Little Ferry compares to nearby New Jersey cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Little Ferry (this city) 10,942 $79,476
Totowa 10,919 $114,177
Lincoln Park 10,901 $119,000
Beachwood 11,002 $102,043
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NJ NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Little Ferry, NJ?

What is the population of Little Ferry, NJ? +

The population of Little Ferry, NJ stands at 10,942 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Little Ferry, NJ? +

In Little Ferry, the typical household earns $79,476 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Little Ferry? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Little Ferry; the closest available measure is the New Jersey state average, a cost of living index of 108.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New Jersey vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Little Ferry, NJ? +

The median home value in Little Ferry is $388,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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