Living in Cliffside Park, NJ

Explore Cliffside Park and see how it fits the life you want to build.

25,781 Population Bergen County County Borough Place Type New Jersey State
Overall Match7.2 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Cliffside Park at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population25,781
Median Household Income$93,452
Median Home Value$588,200
Median Gross Rent$1,837
Median Age41.3
Average Household Size2.4
Unemployment4.4%
Work From Home18.1%
Homeownership51.4%
Housing Vacancy5.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Cliffside Park is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Cliffside Park Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Cliffside Park and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.5 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.9 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.3 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.7 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.5 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Cliffside Park

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$588,200
Median Gross Rent$1,837
Homeownership51.4%
Housing Vacancy5.1%
Housing Value5.0/10
Housing Stability6.6/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Cliffside Park, NJ

Median Household Income$93,452
Unemployment4.4%
Work From Home18.1%
Employment7.8/10
Remote Work Friendly7.4/10
Income Strength9.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Cliffside Park and how households are structured

Population25,781
Median Age41.3
Average Household Size2.4

Cliffside Park is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Cliffside Park

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Cliffside Park point to warm summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, substantial annual rainfall and a meaningful winter snowfall season.

Average Summer High84.9°F
Average Winter Low27.9°F
Annual Rainfall50.3 in.
Annual Snowfall29.8 in.

Seasonal Life in Cliffside Park

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Cliffside Park is located in Bergen County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Bergen County.

County Intelligence

Cliffside Park & Bergen County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Cliffside Park is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Cliffside Park.

Current NarrowTheList data for Cliffside Park shows a population of about 25,781. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Bergen County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Cliffside Park.

For someone considering a move to Cliffside Park, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Edgewater, NJ 0.8 miles away Fairview, NJ 0.8 miles away Ridgefield, NJ 1.6 miles away Palisades Park, NJ 1.8 miles away Fort Lee, NJ 2.2 miles away Guttenberg, NJ 2.2 miles away West New York, NJ 2.7 miles away Ridgefield Park, NJ 2.8 miles away Little Ferry, NJ 2.8 miles away Leonia, NJ 2.9 miles away Moonachie, NJ 3.9 miles away Carlstadt, NJ 3.9 miles away