Palisades Park Borough, NJ
Living in Palisades Park Borough
Bikeability87
Walkability90
Commute17
Public Transit89
Affordability17
Public Safety85
Airports95
Hospitals15
Colleges68
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Schools56
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation+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
$68kMedian 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
$558kMedian Home Value-$14k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian 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
Notre Dame Academy
0 miles, NE
Small World Montessori School
1 miles, E
Green House Preschool & Kindergarten
1 miles, NE
Apple Montessori School of Edgewater
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Palisades Park Borough, NJ
Boricua College
3 miles, E
Manhattan School of Music
3 miles, SE
Jewish Theological Seminary of America
3 miles, SE
Barnard College
3 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palisades Park Borough, NJ
Holy Name Medical Center
3 miles, N
New York State Psychiatric Institute
3 miles, E
Hackensackumc Palisades
4 miles, S
Harlem Hospital Center
4 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Palisades Park Borough, NJ
Laguardia Airport
8 miles, SE
Newark Liberty International Airport
14 miles, SW
John F Kennedy International Airport
18 miles, SE
Westchester County Airport
21 miles, NE