What are the schools like in Moonachie, NJ?

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

What is the median household income in Moonachie?

The median household income in Moonachie, NJ is $90,263 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Moonachie, NJ?

Moonachie 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.

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

Q: Is Moonachie, NJ affordable or expensive?

Moonachie's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Moonachie is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $416,400 and the median rent is $1,111 per month.

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

Moonachie has a violent crime rate of 32.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1681.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Moonachie, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Moonachie is a small town of 3,093 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $90,263 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

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

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

All Moonachie 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

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

Metric	Moonachie, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$416,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,111	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,263	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Moonachie's violent crime rate is 32.3 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

32.3 /100k

Property Crime

1681.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Moonachie, NJ	National Avg
School District	Moonachie School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Moonachie, NJ	National Avg
Population	3,093	—
Median Age	37.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18.1%	18.9%
Asian	8.7%	6.3%
Under 18	25.9%	22.2%
65 and over	14.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Teterboro, NJ 1 mi Carlstadt, NJ 1 mi Little Ferry, NJ 1 mi Wood-Ridge, NJ 2 mi Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Moonachie

Moonachie, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07074

Moonachie vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moonachie, NJ affordable or expensive?

Moonachie's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Moonachie roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $416,400 and median rent is $1,111/month.

What is the crime rate in Moonachie, NJ?

Moonachie's violent crime rate is 32.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1681.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Moonachie?

Public schools in Moonachie are operated by Moonachie School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 31.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Moonachie, NJ a good place to live?

Moonachie, NJ has a population of 3,093, a median household income of $90,263, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. 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 Moonachie?

Moonachie 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 Moonachie?

Moonachie, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07074.

What is the population of Moonachie?

The population of Moonachie, New Jersey is 3,093 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Moonachie?

Key numbers for living in Moonachie: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $416,400, median household income $90,263, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Moonachie side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.