The Town FilesNorth Arlington, New Jersey
Borough in Bergen County · population 16,457 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $474,500
- Household income
- $94,201
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 40.1
North Arlington is a borough of 16,457 people in Bergen County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $474,500, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks more vibrant than 94% of New Jersey towns, more of a college town than 91% of New Jersey towns, better for young professionals than 89% of New Jersey towns.
How North Arlington ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in North Arlington is worth $474,500, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $94,201, which is more affordable than 19% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,738 a month. 44.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Arlington | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $474,500 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,738 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $94,201 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 44.4% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in North Arlington
| People | North Arlington | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 18.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.3% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 3.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 30.1% | — |
| Work from home | 14.4% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 31.5 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.7% | 94.6% |
Weather in North Arlington
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 24.9°F. About 50.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.2 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 31 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 83 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Arlington since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. The strongest, an F1, struck on November 16, 1989 about 2.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 29, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 38 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 6, 2020.
Severe weather in Bergen County since 1996
Bergen County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Bergen County
Bergen County had 438,240 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $80,639 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in North Arlington itself the ACS puts it at 6.3%.
Public schools in North Arlington
6 public schools with 2,072 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Arlington High School | 9-12 | 645 | 13.4 |
| Veterans Middle School | 6-8 | 458 | 12.1 |
| George Washington Elementary School | PK-5 | 330 | 15.7 |
| Susan B. Anthony Elementary School | PK-5 | 310 | 14.8 |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School | K-5 | 169 | 11.3 |
| Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School | PK-5 | 160 | 10.0 |
Towns near North Arlington
- Lyndhurst, NJ1.0 mi · 22,519 people · home $524,400
- Belleville, NJ1.9 mi · 38,222 people · home $421,000
- Kearny, NJ2.3 mi · 41,999 people · home $459,400
- Rutherford, NJ2.6 mi · 18,834 people · home $603,600
- Nutley, NJ2.8 mi · 30,143 people · home $516,300
- Silver Lake, NJ3.0 mi · 4,730 people · home $448,300
- East Newark, NJ3.0 mi · 2,594 people · home $470,300
- East Rutherford, NJ3.0 mi · 10,022 people · home $458,100
North Arlington questions
Is North Arlington, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Arlington scores better for retirees than 29% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 8%. 17.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.1).
How much does a house cost in North Arlington?
The median owner-occupied home in North Arlington is valued at $474,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $94,201, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $1,738 a month.
What is the weather like in North Arlington?
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 24.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.4 inches of precipitation a year and 28.2 inches of snow.
Does North Arlington get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Arlington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on November 16, 1989. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)