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Cliffside Park, NJ

Bergen CountyElev. 86 m
Population
25,580
Median home
$577,200
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Cliffside Park

With about 25,580 residents, Cliffside Park is one of New Jersey's notable places. Cliffside Park sits in Bergen County. The median age is 41 and the median household income is $94,960. Homes carry a median value of $577,200, and about 50% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (45%). Around 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 35 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
25,580
Median age
41
Median household income
$94,960
Per-capita income
$51,220
Poverty rate
11.3%
High-school grad or higher
85.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.4%
Unemployment
4.8%
Avg. commute
34.8 min
Work from home
17.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White45%
Hispanic or Latino32.4%
Black3.2%
Asian13.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts46.9%
Sales & office19.7%
Service16.3%
Production, transportation & material moving11.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$577,200
Median gross rent
$1,783/mo
Owner-occupied
49.8%
Median year built
1970
Households
10,615
Avg. household size
2.41

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Cliffside Park has 5 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading62%
Math37%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Cliffside Park High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
School #6/Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
School #3ElementaryGrades -1–4
School #4Elementary
School #5ElementaryGrades -1–4

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime81% below national
Cliffside Park74
New Jersey228
United States386
↑ 7% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime63% below national
Cliffside Park722
New Jersey1,548
United States1,952
↑ 85% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Cliffside Park Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Cliffside Park.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Bergen County
Coastal floodingVery High
Strong windVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Cliffside Park is in Bergen County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Cliffside Park sits in Bergen County. Elevation ~86 m.

Population trend
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Nearby cities
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Common questions

Cliffside Park — frequently asked

What is the population of Cliffside Park, New Jersey?
Cliffside Park has a population of about 25,580, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Cliffside Park?
The median home value in Cliffside Park is $577,200, and the median gross rent is $1,783/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Cliffside Park safe? What is the crime rate?
Cliffside Park Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 74 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Cliffside Park face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Bergen County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in Cliffside Park?
Cliffside Park has 5 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Cliffside Park?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Cliffside Park. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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