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North Caldwell, NJ

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

6,622
Residents
$203,140
Median income
$906,100
Median home
$2,205
Median rent (state)

North Caldwell - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, North Caldwell places in the 98th percentile for household income and the 78th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

98th
percentile, household income
96th
percentile, home value
86th
percentile, median rent
78th
percentile, safety
📝 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: North Caldwell, NJ

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 6,622 residents in North Caldwell, a small town within New Jersey. Median household income here is $203,140 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 2.2%. Typical homes in North Caldwell are valued around $906,100, and the median resident age is 46.2 years. Educational attainment runs 77.0% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 65.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 2 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 97% from five years earlier. North Caldwell reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 658.2 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

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 $2,205 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $275 across New Jersey, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Natural-hazard exposure scores 97.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

6,622 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New Jersey

Median Household Income

$203,140 /yr

Poverty 2.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

108.8 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New Jersey average

How does North Caldwell compare to other US cities?

Where North Caldwell sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 98% higher than other cities
Home value 96% pricier than other cities
Median rent 86% pricier than other cities
Safety 78% safer than other cities

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

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to New Jersey alone, North Caldwell ranks #77 of 238 New Jersey cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares North Caldwell against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to New Jersey only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

New Jersey-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher is North Caldwell's strongest outlier among New Jersey cities

Among the 686 New Jersey cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, North Caldwell ranks #33 - the 95th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares North Caldwell only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#48 of 659
93rd percentile in New Jersey
Median Gross Rent
#298 of 686
41st percentile in New Jersey
Median Home Value
#49 of 672
93rd percentile in New Jersey
Poverty Rate
#407 of 680
39th percentile in New Jersey
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#33 of 686
95th percentile in New Jersey

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within New Jersey only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

98thIncome percentile
78thSafety percentile

98th percentile nationally for median household income · 78th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

North Caldwell's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

North Caldwell's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 62 Avg. percentile National median
North Caldwell's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How North Caldwell's home value compares nationally

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

$906,100 4th percentile more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). This entry sits in this band. $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. North Caldwell $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 - North Caldwell, NJ North Caldwell, NJ's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not North Caldwell, 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 North Caldwell, NJ median $203,140/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%
North Caldwell, 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 North Caldwell, NJ. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 77.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 65.9%

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

Population
6,622
Median Income
$203,140
Median Home Value
$906,100
Median Age
46.2
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
77.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
658.2
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
15.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
643.2
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

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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6,500 residents6,600 residents6,700 residents6,800 residents6,900 residents 202020212022202320242025 6,648 residents 6,815 residents ▲ +2.5%
North Caldwell's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
2
housing units authorized
Single-Family
2
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 79
2020 47
2021 3
2022 8
2023 2
2024 2

Permit volume decreased 97% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
61.7%
Carpool
4.1%
Public Transit
4.6%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
29.6%

Based on 3,364 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 North Caldwell sits in

Cost of Living Index
108.8
Well Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,205/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
97.7 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New Jersey

Strathmore
6,593 people
Rockaway
6,589 people
Green Knoll
6,664 people
Heathcote
6,689 people
Ramblewood
6,542 people
Belle Mead
6,772 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to North Caldwell's 6,622 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Harvest, AL
6,624 people
Rancho Calaveras, CA
6,619 people
Warwick, NY
6,625 people
Jamul, CA
6,617 people
Green Hill, TN
6,617 people
Oakdale, LA
6,614 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to North Caldwell's $203,140 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Crompond, NY
$203,080 median income
Manalapan, FL
$203,250 median income
Sewickley Heights, PA
$203,000 median income
Edgeworth, PA
$202,917 median income
Colleyville, TX
$203,566 median income
Union Grove, TX
$203,594 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - North Caldwell, 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 North Caldwell, NJ - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 80.8% 10.1% 6.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6.2% White 80.8% Black or African American 2.3% Asian 10.1% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.6% Two or more races 6.2% 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 North Caldwell 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
North Caldwell (this city) 6,622 $203,140
Strathmore 6,593 $155,048
Rockaway 6,589 $100,028
Green Knoll 6,664 $156,630
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NJ FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about North Caldwell, NJ?

What is the population of North Caldwell, NJ? +

6,622 people live in North Caldwell, NJ according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in North Caldwell, NJ? +

The median household income in North Caldwell is $203,140 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in North Caldwell? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for North Caldwell; 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.

Is North Caldwell, NJ safe? +

North Caldwell has a total crime rate of 658.2 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in North Caldwell, NJ? +

North Caldwell's median home value sits at $906,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, 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.

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