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Is North Arlington, NJ a Good Place to Live?
North Arlington is a small city of 16,352 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $96,869 and a 5.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.
Strengths: North Arlington 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, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether North Arlington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North Arlington 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: 112.5North Arlington's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in North Arlington costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.
| Metric | North Arlington, NJ | National Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $442,700 | $244,900 |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,656 | $1,163 |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.0% | 65.9% |
| Median Household Income | $96,869 | $74,755 |
Crime & Safety
Very SafeNorth Arlington's violent crime rate is 66.5 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
North Arlington is served primarily by North Arlington School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).
| Metric | North Arlington, NJ | National Avg |
|---|---|---|
| School District | North Arlington School District | — |
| Elementary Schools | 4 | — |
| Middle Schools | 1 | — |
| High Schools | 1 | — |
| Student/Teacher Ratio | 12.8:1 | 16:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 36.3% | 35.4% |
| High School Diploma or Higher | 93.3% | 91.1% |
Weather & Climate
North Arlington sees average highs of 39.4°F in January and 86.8°F in July, with 50.4 inches of annual precipitation and 28.2 inches of snow per year.
| Metric | North Arlington, NJ |
|---|---|
| Average High — January | 39.4°F |
| Average High — July | 86.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 28.2" |
Demographics
| Metric | North Arlington, NJ | National Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,352 | — |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 38.9 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | 3.7% |
| Avg Commute Time | 33.7 min | 26 min |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 71.7% | 59.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% | 13.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% | 18.9% |
| Asian | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| Under 18 | 16.8% | 22.2% |
| 65 and over | 16.1% | 16.8% |
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ZIP Codes in North Arlington
North Arlington, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: