What are the schools like in Closter, NJ?

Closter is served primarily by Closter Public School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

What is the median household income in Closter?

The median household income in Closter, NJ is $181,652 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Closter, NJ?

Closter has an average high temperature of 39.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.7 inches.

Closter, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Closter, NJ affordable or expensive?

Closter's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Closter is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $774,100 and the median rent is $2,558 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Closter, NJ?

Closter has a violent crime rate of 11.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1192.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Closter, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Closter is a small town of 8,555 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $181,652 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Closter stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Closter is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Closter city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Closter's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Closter costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Closter, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$774,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,558	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$181,652	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Closter's violent crime rate is 11.5 per 100,000 residents — 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

11.5 /100k

Property Crime

1192.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Closter is served primarily by Closter Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Closter, NJ	National Avg
School District	Closter Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	66.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Closter sees average highs of 39.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 47.1 inches of annual precipitation and 32.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Closter, NJ
Average High — January	39.8°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	47.1"
Annual Snowfall	32.7"

Demographics

Metric	Closter, NJ	National Avg
Population	8,555	—
Median Age	40.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	48.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.1%	18.9%
Asian	34.9%	6.3%
Under 18	27.1%	22.2%
65 and over	13.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Demarest, NJ 1 mi Norwood, NJ 1 mi Harrington Park, NJ 2 mi Haworth, NJ 2 mi Cresskill, NJ 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Closter

Closter, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07624

Closter vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Closter, NJ affordable or expensive?

Closter's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Closter roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $774,100 and median rent is $2,558/month.

What is the crime rate in Closter, NJ?

Closter's violent crime rate is 11.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1192.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Closter?

Public schools in Closter are operated by Closter Public School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 66.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Closter, NJ a good place to live?

Closter, NJ has a population of 8,555, a median household income of $181,652, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Closter?

Closter averages 39.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.1 inches with about 32.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Closter?

Closter, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07624.

What is the population of Closter?

The population of Closter, New Jersey is 8,555 with a median age of 40.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Closter?

Key numbers for living in Closter: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $774,100, median household income $181,652, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Closter side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.