Borough · New Jersey
Northvale, New Jersey
Northvale, borough, in Bergen County, New Jersey. Northvale had 4,978 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,761 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,829 (±24). GEOID 3453430.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,978
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,761 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,829 ±24
Median household income
$127,625
±$25,637 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$592,400
±$46,709 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,932
±$312 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Northvale and what county is it in?
Northvale is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. It covers 1.3 square miles of land, 3,764 residents per square mile in 2020.
Northvale is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Northvale, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,978 people lived in Northvale on July 1, 2025, up 4.4% since 2020, faster than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 4,761 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,829 (±24).
| Measure | Northvale | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,829 ±24 | 962,316 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,715 ±78 | 355,127 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.82 ±0.13 | 2.68 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,725 ±75 | 369,613 | no clear change |
Northvale's population since 2000
From 4,460 in 2000 to 4,978 in 2025: up 11.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Northvale as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Northvale?
The median resident of Northvale is 44.3 years old; 23.0% are under 18 and 19.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 47.5%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 36.8%. 34.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Northvale | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3 ±2.9 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.0% ±2.8 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.1% ±4.1 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 49.2% ±2.8 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.5% ±5.2 pts | 22.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 47.5% ±6.8 pts | 51.3% | −9.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 36.8% ±8.3 pts | 16.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 34.8% ±5.4 pts | 31.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 50.7% ±7.9 pts | 42.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.3% ±1.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| With a disability | 7.7% ±2.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.0% ±2.4 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.3% ±3.2 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 52.0% ±8.1 pts | 53.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.2% ±5.4 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.8% ±5.1 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.8% ±4.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Northvale earn?
Half of Northvale's 1,715 households earn less than $127,625 a year (±$25,637), against $124,884 in Bergen County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $133,389 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Northvale | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $127,625 ±$25,637 | $124,884 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $172,797 ±$33,069 | $171,262 | – |
| Per capita income | $60,738 ±$11,108 | $63,735 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.7% ±2.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.3% ±1.9 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.0% ±4.1 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% ±1.3 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.0% ±2.1 pts | 94.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Northvale?
Owners occupy 76.3% of Northvale's occupied homes and renters 23.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $592,400 by its owner (±$46,709). The median renter pays $1,932 a month including utilities, and 52.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Northvale | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $592,400 ±$46,709 | $623,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,932 ±$312 | $1,914 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.7% ±17.9 pts | 42.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,476 ±$385 | $3,547 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.3% ±7.1 pts | 65.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.7% ±7.1 pts | 34.7% | – |
| Housing units | 1,725 ±75 | 369,613 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±10.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.3% ±6.5 pts | 53.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.8% ±5.4 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.2% ±6.9 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.1% ±3.5 pts | 7.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Northvale building?
Builders took permits for 31 new housing units in Northvale in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 6.2 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Northvale work and get to work?
64.9% of Northvale's workers drive alone and 15.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.3%.
| Measure | Northvale | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.3% ±5.1 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% ±3.3 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 64.9% ±6.8 pts | 59.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6% ±3.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 8.7% ±5.6 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±2.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.1% ±5.0 pts | 18.5% | +12.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.9 min ±3.0 | 31.2 min | −4.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Northvale?
1 census tract lies mostly in Northvale (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 22Bergen County | 5,288 | $128,542 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Northvale) · Census block assignment files
How does Northvale compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Northvale is the 4,908th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 196th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Northvale ranks 284th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 196th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 97th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 224th | 787 |
| Median household income | 284th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 287th | 785 |
| Median home value | 197th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 252nd | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 365th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 296th | 780 |
| Median age | 292nd | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 453rd | 777 |
| Work from home | 412th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 619th | 787 |
Northvale's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Northvale with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Northvale?
14 of the 57 figures for Northvale on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Northvale are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Northvale.