North haledon nj, 2005
North Haledon’s story
125 years in pictures
Census counts: 749 in 1910, 8,927 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 8 maps from 1888 on.
- 1901North Haledon is settled
Population
9,089
2025 Census estimate · +1.7% since 2020
Typical home
$717K
+5.1% in a year
Household income
$125K
median
Median age
47.3
years
Jobs based here
1,713
A commuter town
TownGrade
B
#240 of 466 in NJ
Is North Haledon a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. North Haledon grades B overall, ranked 240th of 466 in New Jersey. The median household earns $125K and it is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns. The catch is cost: the typical home is worth about $717K, 7.2 years of the New York metro’s $99K median household income. North Haledon’s median rent is $2,369 a month, where New Jersey’s towns sit at $1,778 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month. Only 37 of New Jersey’s 530 towns score lower on history. North Haledon is more walkable than 81% of U.S. towns.
What makes North Haledon stand out
Where North Haledon beats most towns.
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave North Haledon for work
Where North Haledon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,713jobs based in North Haledon
6%of working residents work in town
9 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How North Haledon grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within New Jersey), ordered by how far North Haledon is from typical.
Its grades run from A for jobs and income (better than 93% of comparable towns) to D− for cost of living (better than 4%), so the B overall blends very different results.
Cost of livingD−Open →Jobs & incomeAOpen →HealthValley Hospital 6.1 miles awayAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.7 of 20; 4.8% of households have no carA−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 33% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →SchoolsC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors3 miles of trails; 11% conserved landA−Open →HistoryC−Open →Civic life2 library visits per resident; 2.5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 634 attractions →Central Park and 543 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around North Haledon. Close and well known come first.
Big draw17 mi GardenCentral Park40.0M visitors a year
Big draw18 mi Stadium & arenaMadison Square Garden
Big draw12 mi Stadium & arenaMetLife Stadium
Big draw17 mi TheatreStudio 54
Big draw17 mi MuseumMetropolitan Museum of Art2.0M visitors a year
Big draw16 mi Stadium & arenaYankee StadiumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Yankee Stadium: Matt Boulton, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to North Haledon: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in North Haledon, and how to reach them.
PowerPSE&G25.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterManchester Utilities Authority4 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown site
SchoolsNorth Haledon Borough School DistrictPassaic County Manchester Region School District2 districts serve North Haledon; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn New Jersey you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections herePassaic County ClerkPassaic County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP codes07508, 0747007508 95% · 07470 5%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in North Haledon.
HealthA
For health, North Haledon earns an A
Within New Jersey it is healthier than 57% of the 468 graded towns: New Jersey sets a high bar.
25% of adults have obesity in North Haledon. North Haledon beats the New Jersey average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 32% of adults sleep under 7 hours in North Haledon.
90%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| North Haledon | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 28% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 36% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 16% | 23% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 32% | 33% |
32 measures vs. New Jersey
8 better23 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | North Haledon | NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.7% | 7% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9% | 12.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.6% | 7.5% |
Valley Hospital
6.1 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
57th
percentile among NJ towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsC+
Public schools in North Haledon fall behind 56% of New Jersey districts
Its public schools are run by the North Haledon School District. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
44%of NJ districts it outscoresC+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 | 349 | B− |
| Mary Help of Christians Academy PrivateLargest high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 177 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NJ on state tests and graduation
OutdoorsA−
North Haledon has set aside 11.3% of its land for conservation
2.7 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. High Mountain Park Preserve, at 223 acres with 1.9 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
#194for trails in NJ
11.3%
conserved · 253 of 2,245 acres
2.7 mi
of trails · 0.8 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. High Mountain Park Preserve | 1.9 mi | 223 |
| 2. G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve | 0.2 mi | 20 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
With 0.4 jobs for every working resident, most of North Haledon’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave North Haledon for work: only 6% work in town. Since 2013, North Haledon has added 282 jobs, to 1,713 in 2023. 3.3% of North Haledon residents live below the poverty line.
6%work in town
| North Haledon | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $125,000 | $113,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 19% | 16% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.3% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 30 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In North Haledon6%
New York9%
Paterson5%
Paramus4%
Wayne Township3%
9 mi
median commute distance
1,713
jobs based in North Haledon
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 81% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade D−
For cost of living, North Haledon earns a D−
Typical home values rose 5.1% in the year to September 2026.
$717KZillow home value
Typical home value
North Haledon$717K
New Jersey$575K
Market temperature
66
days on market
103.4%
sale-to-list price
+5.1%
value change, 1 year
5
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in North Haledon
North Haledon has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 21° and about 24 inches of snow falls in a winter.
24″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–40°
Spring40–61°
Summer62–83°
Fall45–64°
Oct 28
typical first frost
Apr 15
typical last frost
+2.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Low risk in North Haledon, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 67% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 11 flood insurance claims have been paid out in North Haledon.
33risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong windCold waves
11
paid flood claims since 1979
10
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
Older than New Jersey overall
People 65 and older are 23% of residents (17% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 16% of residents (21% statewide). North Haledon’s median age is 47.3 years. 41% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 44% across New Jersey.
47.3median age · NJ 40.1
| North Haledon | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.3 years | 42 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 23% | 18% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 19% | 21% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 41% | 45% | 29% |
North HaledonNew JerseyUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma8%
High school28%
Some college16%
Associate’s6%
Bachelor’s27%
Graduate14%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.5 points. Across New Jersey, 50.8% of residents are women.
| North Haledon | NJ | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.1% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7% | 8.4% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.9% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.3% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.2% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.9% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.4% | 10% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.8% | 7.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.3% | 9.3% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.1% | 25.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.4% | 15% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.2% | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 26.7% | 26.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14.2% | 17.6% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Safety
Crime reported in North Haledon
North Haledon's reported crime rate is well below New Jersey's. The property crime rate in North Haledon is 4.6 per 1,000 residents. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts.
| North Haledon | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 4.6 per 1,000 residents | 7.5 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.3 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
North Haledon0.3
New Jersey2
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
North Haledon4.6
New Jersey12.7
U.S.15.5
3
violent crimes reported in 2025
41
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Keep exploring
Everything we know about North Haledon
19pages on North Haledon
The big questions
SchoolsC+Behind 56% of NJ districts · 3 schoolsSafety0.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthABetter than NJ on 8 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingD−$717K typical home · up 5.1% in a yearWork & commuteA$125K median household income · 1,713 jobs hereNatural hazardsB+FEMA risk higher than 33% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
32 within 15 miles of the center of North Haledon
William Paterson University of New JerseyUniversity or college · Public · Wayne1.5 mi$15,704 in-state tuitionPassaic County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Paterson3.2 mi$6,300 in-state tuitionBerkeley College-Woodland ParkUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Woodland Park4.5 mi$29,800 tuition
About 8 of every 100 North Haledon residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Jersey.
About North Haledon
Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, US
North Haledon (pronounced North HAIL-don) is a borough in Passaic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 8,927, an increase of 510 (+6.1%) from the 2010 census count of 8,417, which in turn reflected an increase of 497 (+6.3%) from the 7,920 counted in the 2000 census. North Haledon was formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 20, 1901, from portions of the now-defunct Manchester Township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1901
- Area
- 3.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 312 ft
North Haledon’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with North Haledon.
HawthorneWayne TownshipHaledonProspect ParkWyckoff TownshipFranklin LakesNorth Haledon
How the neighbors grade
| Town | NJ rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Haledon | #240 | B | D− | — | C+ | A |
| Hawthorne | #192 | B+ | D | A− | B− | A |
| Wayne Township | #214 | B+ | D− | C+ | B+ | A+ |
| Haledon | #406 | C− | D | — | D | B |
| Prospect Park | #438 | D− | D | B | D | C− |
| Wyckoff Township | #74 | A | D− | — | A− | A+ |
| Franklin Lakes | #21 | A+ | D− | A | A− | A+ |
North Haledon, Haledon and Wyckoff Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare North Haledon with a neighbor →
Questions about North Haledon
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is North Haledon, NJ a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. North Haledon grades B overall, better than 62% of U.S. towns and #240 of 466 in New Jersey. It grades A for health and C+ for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D−.
Is North Haledon, NJ expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D−.