What are the schools like in Little Ferry, NJ?

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

What is the median household income in Little Ferry?

The median household income in Little Ferry, NJ is $72,722 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.3%.

What is the weather like in Little Ferry, NJ?

Little Ferry has an average high temperature of 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Little Ferry, NJ affordable or expensive?

Little Ferry's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Little Ferry is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $389,800 and the median rent is $1,705 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Little Ferry, NJ?

Little Ferry 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 Little Ferry, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Little Ferry is a small city of 10,954 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $72,722 and a 8.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Little Ferry stands out for solid school ratings (A).

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

All Little Ferry 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

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

Metric	Little Ferry, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$389,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,705	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	40.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,722	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Little Ferry'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

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

Metric	Little Ferry, NJ	National Avg
School District	Little Ferry Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Little Ferry sees average highs of 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July, with 46.3 inches of annual precipitation and 29.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Little Ferry, NJ
Average High — January	39.9°F
Average High — July	87.0°F
Annual Precipitation	46.3"
Annual Snowfall	29.8"

Demographics

Metric	Little Ferry, NJ	National Avg
Population	10,954	—
Median Age	44.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	50.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	21.2%	18.9%
Asian	21.5%	6.3%
Under 18	15.5%	22.2%
65 and over	17.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ridgefield Park, NJ 1 mi Moonachie, NJ 1 mi Ridgefield, NJ 1 mi Teterboro, NJ 2 mi Carlstadt, NJ 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Little Ferry

Little Ferry, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07643

Little Ferry vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Little Ferry, NJ affordable or expensive?

Little Ferry's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Little Ferry roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $389,800 and median rent is $1,705/month.

What is the crime rate in Little Ferry, NJ?

Little Ferry'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 Little Ferry?

Public schools in Little Ferry are operated by Little Ferry Public School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 33.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Little Ferry, NJ a good place to live?

Little Ferry, NJ has a population of 10,954, a median household income of $72,722, and an unemployment rate of 8.3%. 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 Little Ferry?

Little Ferry averages 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.3 inches with about 29.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Little Ferry?

Little Ferry, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07643.

What is the population of Little Ferry?

The population of Little Ferry, New Jersey is 10,954 with a median age of 44.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Little Ferry?

Key numbers for living in Little Ferry: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $389,800, median household income $72,722, 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 Little Ferry side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.