The Town FilesWallington, New Jersey
Borough in Bergen County · population 11,868 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $528,300
- Household income
- $85,862
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 38.7
Wallington is a borough of 11,868 people in Bergen County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $528,300, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks more walkable than 95% of New Jersey towns, hipper than 93% of New Jersey towns, more vibrant than 92% of New Jersey towns.
How Wallington 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 Wallington is worth $528,300, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 6.2 times the median household income of $85,862, which is more affordable than 7% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,625 a month. 37.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wallington | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $528,300 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,625 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $85,862 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 37.5% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Wallington
| People | Wallington | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 19.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.6% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.2% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 1.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 45.9% | — |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 29.4 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.6% | 94.6% |
Weather in Wallington
July highs average 87.0°F and January lows 25.7°F. About 46.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.2 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 89 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wallington since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 7, 1962 about 5.6 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 41 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 8, 2021.
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 Wallington itself the ACS puts it at 8.3%.
Public schools in Wallington
3 public schools with 1,176 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallington Junior Senior High School | 7-12 | 566 | 14.2 |
| Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School | 3-6 | 357 | 11.5 |
| Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School | K-2 | 253 | 14.1 |
Towns near Wallington
- Wood-Ridge, NJ1.0 mi · 10,137 people · home $566,200
- Passaic, NJ1.2 mi · 70,537 people · home $429,900
- Hasbrouck Heights, NJ1.8 mi · 12,125 people · home $552,900
- Garfield, NJ1.8 mi · 32,655 people · home $475,500
- Lodi, NJ2.1 mi · 26,206 people · home $475,000
- Rutherford, NJ2.3 mi · 18,834 people · home $603,600
- Moonachie, NJ2.7 mi · 3,133 people · home $445,800
- East Rutherford, NJ2.7 mi · 10,022 people · home $458,100
Wallington questions
Is Wallington, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wallington scores better for retirees than 8% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 6%. 14.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.7).
How much does a house cost in Wallington?
The median owner-occupied home in Wallington is valued at $528,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,862, so homes cost about 6.2 times income. Median rent is $1,625 a month.
What is the weather like in Wallington?
July highs average 87.0°F and January lows 25.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.3 inches of precipitation a year and 28.2 inches of snow.
Does Wallington get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wallington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 7, 1962. 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)