Population 6,780 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in North Caldwell
| Period | North Caldwell | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.98 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.11 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.08 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in North Caldwell are large by national standards, averaging 3.08 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.98, even as the national average fell. Only 33 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Caldwell
| Period | North Caldwell | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.5 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.4 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.7 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.3 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of North Caldwell is 43.7 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Caldwell
| Period | North Caldwell | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.2% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.7% of households in North Caldwell, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points, mirroring the country. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 35 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Caldwell
Renters in North Caldwell
| Period | North Caldwell | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.2% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 0.9% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 2.1% of households in North Caldwell rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About three in ten owners (30.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only one other New Jersey city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Caldwell
| Period | North Caldwell | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.8% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in North Caldwell: just 4.7% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.9 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Caldwell
| Period | North Caldwell | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
North Caldwell is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Even so, homes here are newer than in the wider New York area, where the median home dates to 1962. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Caldwell
| Period | North Caldwell | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $978 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,394 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,609 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,300 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$2,322 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
Rent in North Caldwell runs $3,300 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $2,322 a month since 2006–10, up 237%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 38.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Caldwell
Bachelor's degrees in North Caldwell
| Period | North Caldwell | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.2% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 69.0% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.3% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 80.5% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.3 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
North Caldwell is highly educated: about eight in ten adults 25 and older (80.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 15.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Caldwell
| Period | North Caldwell | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.6% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.6% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.0% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.6% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in North Caldwell: 96.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. North Caldwell has a higher share of high school graduates than most New Jersey cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Caldwell
| Period | North Caldwell | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 6.0%, unemployment in North Caldwell is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider New York area (6.9%). Unemployment is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Caldwell compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Caldwell | 3.08 | 43.7 | 3.7% | 2.1% | 4.7% | 1968 | $3,300 | 80.5% | 96.6% | 6.0% |
| Cedar Grove | 2.59 | 44.7 | 3.4% | 16.3% | 5.0% | 1962 | $2,010 | 61.8% | 95.4% | 7.6% |
| Caldwell | 2.45 | 41.2 | 5.6% | 35.8% | 3.9% | 1959 | $2,033 | 59.4% | 93.9% | 4.4% |
| Little Falls | 2.29 | 37.7 | 7.0% | 28.7% | 5.7% | 1960 | $2,026 | 54.8% | 96.7% | 7.9% |
| Verona | 2.58 | 46.8 | 5.2% | 20.5% | 4.7% | 1953 | $2,115 | 70.0% | 98.7% | 4.6% |
| Fairfield | 2.69 | 48.4 | 8.4% | 21.5% | 4.3% | 1974 | $2,652 | 50.9% | 97.1% | 11.6% |
| Essex Fells | 3.13 | 44.0 | 4.0% | 3.6% | 8.5% | 1953 | $3,497 | 82.0% | 97.9% | 5.0% |
| Upper Montclair | 3.11 | 42.1 | 5.9% | 14.2% | 7.9% | 1941 | $2,133 | 85.3% | 99.1% | 4.9% |
| Woodland Park | 2.54 | 42.9 | 14.3% | 37.1% | 3.6% | 1968 | $1,835 | 40.3% | 94.3% | 5.0% |
| Totowa | 2.91 | 43.7 | 12.2% | 26.2% | 1.9% | 1963 | $2,063 | 40.6% | 93.1% | 4.2% |
| Roseland | 2.62 | 47.6 | 6.5% | 17.0% | 4.8% | 1968 | $3,235 | 71.7% | 97.3% | 4.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Caldwell. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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