What are the schools like in Woodland Park, NJ?

Woodland Park is served primarily by Woodland Park School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

What is the median household income in Woodland Park?

The median household income in Woodland Park, NJ is $90,323 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.1%.

What is the weather like in Woodland Park, NJ?

Woodland Park 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.

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

Q: Is Woodland Park, NJ affordable or expensive?

Woodland Park's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Woodland Park is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $452,300 and the median rent is $1,709 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Woodland Park, NJ?

Woodland Park has a violent crime rate of 75.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 990.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Woodland Park, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Woodland Park is a small city of 13,291 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $90,323 and a 6.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

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

All Woodland Park 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

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

Metric	Woodland Park, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$452,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,709	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,323	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Woodland Park's violent crime rate is 75.0 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

75.0 /100k

Property Crime

990.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Woodland Park is served primarily by Woodland Park School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Woodland Park, NJ	National Avg
School District	Woodland Park School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Woodland Park, NJ	National Avg
Population	13,291	—
Median Age	43.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.2%	18.9%
Asian	7.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.1%	22.2%
65 and over	21.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Great Notch, NJ 1 mi Totowa, NJ 2 mi Montclair State University, NJ 2 mi Paterson, NJ 2 mi Singac, NJ 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Woodland Park

Woodland Park, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07424

Woodland Park vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woodland Park, NJ affordable or expensive?

Woodland Park's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Woodland Park roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $452,300 and median rent is $1,709/month.

What is the crime rate in Woodland Park, NJ?

Woodland Park's violent crime rate is 75.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 990.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Woodland Park?

Public schools in Woodland Park are operated by Woodland Park School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 41.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Woodland Park, NJ a good place to live?

Woodland Park, NJ has a population of 13,291, a median household income of $90,323, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%. 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 Woodland Park?

Woodland Park 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 Woodland Park?

Woodland Park, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07424.

What is the population of Woodland Park?

The population of Woodland Park, New Jersey is 13,291 with a median age of 43.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Woodland Park?

Key numbers for living in Woodland Park: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $452,300, median household income $90,323, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Woodland Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.