What are the schools like in Demarest, NJ?

Demarest is served primarily by Demarest School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.5:1.

What is the median household income in Demarest?

The median household income in Demarest, NJ is $165,119 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Demarest, NJ?

Demarest has an average high temperature of 39.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Demarest, NJ affordable or expensive?

Demarest's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Demarest is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $938,700 and the median rent is $3,501 per month.

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

Demarest has a violent crime rate of 66.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 839.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Demarest, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Demarest is a small town of 4,930 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $165,119 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Demarest stands out for 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 Demarest is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Demarest 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

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

Metric	Demarest, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$938,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,501	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$165,119	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Demarest's violent crime rate is 66.5 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

66.5 /100k

Property Crime

839.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Demarest is served primarily by Demarest School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Demarest, NJ	National Avg
School District	Demarest School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	75.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Demarest sees average highs of 39.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 48.4 inches of annual precipitation and 32.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Demarest, NJ
Average High — January	39.8°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	48.4"
Annual Snowfall	32.7"

Demographics

Metric	Demarest, NJ	National Avg
Population	4,930	—
Median Age	45.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	26.8%	6.3%
Under 18	27.5%	22.2%
65 and over	17.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cresskill, NJ 1 mi Closter, NJ 1 mi Dumont, NJ 2 mi Alpine, NJ 2 mi Haworth, NJ 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Demarest

Demarest, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07627

Demarest vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demarest, NJ affordable or expensive?

Demarest's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Demarest roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $938,700 and median rent is $3,501/month.

What is the crime rate in Demarest, NJ?

Demarest's violent crime rate is 66.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 839.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Demarest?

Public schools in Demarest are operated by Demarest School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 75.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Demarest, NJ a good place to live?

Demarest, NJ has a population of 4,930, a median household income of $165,119, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. 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 Demarest?

Demarest averages 39.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.4 inches with about 32.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Demarest?

Demarest, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07627.

What is the population of Demarest?

The population of Demarest, New Jersey is 4,930 with a median age of 45.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Demarest?

Key numbers for living in Demarest: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $938,700, median household income $165,119, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Demarest side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.