What are the schools like in Haledon, NJ?

Haledon is served primarily by Haledon Public School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.4:1.

What is the median household income in Haledon?

The median household income in Haledon, NJ is $98,462 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.

What is the weather like in Haledon, NJ?

Haledon has an average high temperature of 39.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Haledon, NJ affordable or expensive?

Haledon's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Haledon is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $329,900 and the median rent is $1,599 per month.

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

Haledon has a violent crime rate of 22.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1876.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Haledon, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Haledon is a small town of 8,945 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $98,462 and a 5.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Haledon stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Haledon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Haledon 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

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

Metric	Haledon, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$329,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,599	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	49.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$98,462	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Haledon's violent crime rate is 22.6 per 100,000 residents — 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

22.6 /100k

Property Crime

1876.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Haledon is served primarily by Haledon Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Haledon, NJ	National Avg
School District	Haledon Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Haledon sees average highs of 39.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 49.4 inches of annual precipitation and 28.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Haledon, NJ
Average High — January	39.3°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	49.4"
Annual Snowfall	28.2"

Demographics

Metric	Haledon, NJ	National Avg
Population	8,945	—
Median Age	39.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	45.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	15.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	27.7%	18.9%
Asian	4.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.5%	22.2%
65 and over	16.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

William Paterson University of New Jersey, NJ 1 mi Prospect Park, NJ 1 mi North Haledon, NJ 2 mi Preakness, NJ 2 mi Paterson, NJ 2 mi

Haledon vs Other Cities

Haledon, NJ vs William Paterson University of New Jersey, NJ Haledon, NJ vs Prospect Park, NJ Haledon, NJ vs North Haledon, NJ Haledon, NJ vs Preakness, NJ Haledon, NJ vs Paterson, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haledon, NJ affordable or expensive?

Haledon's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Haledon roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $329,900 and median rent is $1,599/month.

What is the crime rate in Haledon, NJ?

Haledon's violent crime rate is 22.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1876.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Haledon?

Public schools in Haledon are operated by Haledon Public School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 25.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Haledon, NJ a good place to live?

Haledon, NJ has a population of 8,945, a median household income of $98,462, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%. 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 Haledon?

Haledon averages 39.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.4 inches with about 28.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Haledon?

The population of Haledon, New Jersey is 8,945 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Haledon?

Key numbers for living in Haledon: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $329,900, median household income $98,462, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Haledon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.