What are the schools like in Totowa, NJ?

Totowa is served primarily by Totowa Public School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Totowa?

The median household income in Totowa, NJ is $112,097 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in Totowa, NJ?

Totowa has an average high temperature of 39.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Totowa, NJ affordable or expensive?

Totowa's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Totowa is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $470,700 and the median rent is $1,620 per month.

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

Totowa has a violent crime rate of 128.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1919.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Totowa, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Totowa is a small city of 10,975 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $112,097 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Totowa 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, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Totowa is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Totowa 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

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

Metric	Totowa, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$470,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,620	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$112,097	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Totowa's violent crime rate is 128.0 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

128.0 /100k

Property Crime

1919.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Totowa is served primarily by Totowa Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Totowa, NJ	National Avg
School District	Totowa Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Totowa sees average highs of 39.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 50.6 inches of annual precipitation and 28.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Totowa, NJ
Average High — January	39.3°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	50.6"
Annual Snowfall	28.2"

Demographics

Metric	Totowa, NJ	National Avg
Population	10,975	—
Median Age	43.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	17.3%	18.9%
Asian	2.5%	6.3%
Under 18	23.0%	22.2%
65 and over	19.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Woodland Park, NJ 2 mi Singac, NJ 2 mi Great Notch, NJ 2 mi Preakness, NJ 2 mi Montclair State University, NJ 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Totowa

Totowa, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07512

Totowa vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Totowa, NJ affordable or expensive?

Totowa's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Totowa roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $470,700 and median rent is $1,620/month.

What is the crime rate in Totowa, NJ?

Totowa's violent crime rate is 128.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1919.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Totowa?

Public schools in Totowa are operated by Totowa Public School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 35.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Totowa, NJ a good place to live?

Totowa, NJ has a population of 10,975, a median household income of $112,097, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. 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 Totowa?

Totowa averages 39.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.6 inches with about 28.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Totowa?

Totowa, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07512.

What is the population of Totowa?

The population of Totowa, New Jersey is 10,975 with a median age of 43.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Totowa?

Key numbers for living in Totowa: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $470,700, median household income $112,097, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Totowa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.