What are the schools like in Haworth, NJ?

Haworth is served primarily by Haworth Public School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.2:1.

What is the median household income in Haworth?

The median household income in Haworth, NJ is $215,972 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Haworth, NJ?

Haworth has an average high temperature of 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Haworth, NJ affordable or expensive?

Haworth's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Haworth is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $777,400 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Haworth has a violent crime rate of 29.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 294.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Haworth, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Haworth is a small town of 3,342 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $215,972 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

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

All Haworth 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

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

Metric	Haworth, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$777,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$215,972	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Haworth's violent crime rate is 29.5 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

29.5 /100k

Property Crime

294.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Haworth is served primarily by Haworth Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Haworth, NJ	National Avg
School District	Haworth Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	69.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Haworth sees average highs of 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July, with 47.1 inches of annual precipitation and 32.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Haworth, NJ
Average High — January	39.9°F
Average High — July	87.0°F
Annual Precipitation	47.1"
Annual Snowfall	32.7"

Demographics

Metric	Haworth, NJ	National Avg
Population	3,342	—
Median Age	46.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.1%	18.9%
Asian	12.2%	6.3%
Under 18	30.2%	22.2%
65 and over	16.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dumont, NJ 1 mi Emerson, NJ 2 mi Oradell, NJ 2 mi Closter, NJ 2 mi Harrington Park, NJ 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Haworth

Haworth, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07641

Haworth vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haworth, NJ affordable or expensive?

Haworth's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Haworth roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $777,400 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Haworth, NJ?

Haworth's violent crime rate is 29.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 294.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Haworth?

Public schools in Haworth are operated by Haworth Public School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1. 69.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Haworth, NJ a good place to live?

Haworth, NJ has a population of 3,342, a median household income of $215,972, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. 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 Haworth?

Haworth averages 39.9°F in January and 87.0°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 Haworth?

Haworth, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07641.

What is the population of Haworth?

The population of Haworth, New Jersey is 3,342 with a median age of 46.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Haworth?

Key numbers for living in Haworth: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $777,400, median household income $215,972, crime index 10 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Haworth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.