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Clifton, NJ

Passaic CountyElev. 37 m
Population
89,247
Median home
$444,300
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
20
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Clifton

With about 89,247 residents, Clifton is one of New Jersey's notable places. Clifton sits in Passaic County. The median age is 41.1 and the median household income is $99,003. Homes carry a median value of $444,300, and about 59% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (46.2%). Around 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 29 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
89,247
Median age
41.1
Median household income
$99,003
Per-capita income
$45,102
Poverty rate
7.4%
High-school grad or higher
89.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
Unemployment
7%
Avg. commute
29.2 min
Work from home
10.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White46.2%
Hispanic or Latino39.4%
Black3.7%
Asian7.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts41.5%
Sales & office20.6%
Production, transportation & material moving15.4%
Service14.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$444,300
Median gross rent
$1,658/mo
Owner-occupied
58.7%
Median year built
1952
Households
32,897
Avg. household size
2.69

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Clifton has 20 public schools14 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading62%
Math55%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Clifton High SchoolHighGrades 912
Christopher Columbus Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 68
Classical Academy Charter School of CliftonMiddleGrades 68charter
Woodrow Wilson Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 68
School #1Elementary
School #11Elementary
School #12ElementaryGrades -15
School #13Elementary
School #14ElementaryGrades -15
School #15ElementaryGrades -15
School #16Elementary
School #17ElementaryGrades -15
School #2Elementary
School #3Elementary

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime59% below national
Clifton159
New Jersey228
United States386
42% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime12% above national
Clifton2,177
New Jersey1,548
United States1,952
46% higher than 2019
20192023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Clifton.

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 · Passaic County
LightningVery High
Strong windVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Clifton is in Passaic County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Clifton sits in Passaic County. Elevation ~37 m.

Map of Clifton
Clifton, NJ
Where Clifton is
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Vreeland, John and Anna, House
Notable people from Clifton
Vera FarmigaRubin CarterMatt MiazgaSofia Black-D'EliaRonald F. MaxwellDavid NajemFrankie RandallRobert LeeshockJonathan BorrajoAlyssa Oviedo
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Nearby cities
Passaic (2 mi)Garfield (3 mi)Paterson (4 mi)Lodi (4 mi)Elmwood Park (4 mi)Hackensack (6 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Clifton, NJ (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Clifton, New Jersey.

Jose F Perez, 44
Clifton · 07011

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Clifton — frequently asked

What is the population of Clifton, New Jersey?
Clifton has a population of about 89,247, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Clifton?
The median home value in Clifton is $444,300, and the median gross rent is $1,658/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Clifton safe? What is the crime rate?
Clifton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 159 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Clifton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Passaic County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including lightning, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in Clifton?
Clifton has 20 public schools (14 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Clifton?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Clifton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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