What are the schools like in Old Tappan, NJ?

Old Tappan is served primarily by River Vale Public School District. The district operates 2 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 Old Tappan?

The median household income in Old Tappan, NJ is $195,833 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 Old Tappan, NJ?

Old Tappan has an average high temperature of 39.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Old Tappan, NJ affordable or expensive?

Old Tappan's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Old Tappan is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $923,400 and the median rent is $3,095 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Old Tappan, NJ?

Old Tappan has a violent crime rate of 47.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 191.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Old Tappan, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Old Tappan is a small town of 5,863 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $195,833 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

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

All Old Tappan 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

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

Metric	Old Tappan, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$923,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,095	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$195,833	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Old Tappan's violent crime rate is 47.8 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

47.8 /100k

Property Crime

191.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Old Tappan, NJ	National Avg
School District	River Vale Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	77.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Old Tappan sees average highs of 39.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 47.2 inches of annual precipitation and 32.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Old Tappan, NJ
Average High — January	39.8°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	47.2"
Annual Snowfall	32.7"

Demographics

Metric	Old Tappan, NJ	National Avg
Population	5,863	—
Median Age	45.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	60.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	36.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.3%	22.2%
65 and over	17.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Tappan, NY 2 mi Northvale, NJ 2 mi Harrington Park, NJ 2 mi Sparkill, NY 3 mi Norwood, NJ 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Old Tappan

Old Tappan, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07675

Old Tappan vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Old Tappan, NJ affordable or expensive?

Old Tappan's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Old Tappan roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $923,400 and median rent is $3,095/month.

What is the crime rate in Old Tappan, NJ?

Old Tappan's violent crime rate is 47.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 191.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Old Tappan?

Public schools in Old Tappan are operated by River Vale Public School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 77.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Old Tappan, NJ a good place to live?

Old Tappan, NJ has a population of 5,863, a median household income of $195,833, 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 Old Tappan?

Old Tappan averages 39.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.2 inches with about 32.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Old Tappan?

Old Tappan, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07675.

What is the population of Old Tappan?

The population of Old Tappan, New Jersey is 5,863 with a median age of 45.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Old Tappan?

Key numbers for living in Old Tappan: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $923,400, median household income $195,833, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Old Tappan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.