What are the schools like in Wallington, NJ?

Wallington is served primarily by Wallington Boro School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Wallington?

The median household income in Wallington, NJ is $79,270 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.6%.

What is the weather like in Wallington, NJ?

Wallington 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 28.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Wallington, NJ affordable or expensive?

Wallington's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wallington is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $452,200 and the median rent is $1,454 per month.

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

Wallington has a violent crime rate of 74.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1523.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wallington, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Wallington is a small city of 11,838 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $79,270 and a 7.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

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

All Wallington 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

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

Metric	Wallington, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$452,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,454	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	34.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$79,270	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wallington's violent crime rate is 74.5 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

74.5 /100k

Property Crime

1523.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Wallington is served primarily by Wallington Boro School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wallington, NJ	National Avg
School District	Wallington Boro School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wallington sees average highs of 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July, with 46.3 inches of annual precipitation and 28.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wallington, NJ
Average High — January	39.9°F
Average High — July	87.0°F
Annual Precipitation	46.3"
Annual Snowfall	28.2"

Demographics

Metric	Wallington, NJ	National Avg
Population	11,838	—
Median Age	39.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.1%	18.9%
Asian	5.5%	6.3%
Under 18	19.3%	22.2%
65 and over	14.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wood-Ridge, NJ 1 mi Passaic, NJ 1 mi Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 2 mi Garfield, NJ 2 mi Lodi, NJ 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Wallington

Wallington, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07057

Wallington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wallington, NJ affordable or expensive?

Wallington's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Wallington roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $452,200 and median rent is $1,454/month.

What is the crime rate in Wallington, NJ?

Wallington's violent crime rate is 74.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1523.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wallington?

Public schools in Wallington are operated by Wallington Boro School District. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 36.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wallington, NJ a good place to live?

Wallington, NJ has a population of 11,838, a median household income of $79,270, and an unemployment rate of 7.6%. 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 Wallington?

Wallington averages 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.3 inches with about 28.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wallington?

Wallington, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07057.

What is the population of Wallington?

The population of Wallington, New Jersey is 11,838 with a median age of 39.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wallington?

Key numbers for living in Wallington: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $452,200, median household income $79,270, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wallington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.