Palisades Park Borough, NJ

Living in Palisades Park Borough

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Bikeability 87
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Walkability 90
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Commute 17
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Public Transit 89
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Affordability 17
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Public Safety 85
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 15
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Colleges 68
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Schools 56
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Residents

21k Population +1.5k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
46% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
75% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian58%
Black1%
Caucasian18%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate25%
Some College17%
Bachelor's degree36%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household75%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$68k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
37  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector85%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office24%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van64%
Public transportation25%
Taxicab<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$558k Median Home Value -$14k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$234 (2010–19)
35% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached16%
1 unit, detached14%
Multiple units29%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K<1%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K46%
$750K to $999K13%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas2%
Utility gas85%

Crime

Violent Crime in Palisades Park Borough

United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Bergen County9

Property Crime in Palisades Park Borough

United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Bergen County16

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (66%)(32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump32%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 4 7
Feb 33 3 8
Mar 41 4 4
Apr 52 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 76 5 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 67 4 0
Oct 55 4 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 36 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palisades Park Borough

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding61
Tornado3
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Palisades Park Borough, NJ

Private Schools

Private Schools near Palisades Park Borough, NJ

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Notre Dame Academy
0 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Palisades Park Borough, NJ

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Boricua College
3 miles, E
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Barnard College
3 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Palisades Park Borough, NJ

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Airports

Airports near Palisades Park Borough, NJ

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Laguardia Airport
8 miles, SE
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