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Clifton, NJ

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Clifton.

Population: 89,026 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Clifton, NJ is $611,619 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $624,588 after a median 35 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,587/month. 20 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$611,619

Typical home value

+3.2%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$611,619
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+18.4%
5-year appreciation
+35.3%
10-year appreciation
+88.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$614,344
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$624,588
Median list price
$589,000
Median price per sqft
$435
1-year sale-price change
+3.4%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
175
For-sale inventory
153
Sale-to-list ratio
105.0%
Active listings
143
1-year forecast
+2.7%
Days to pending
39 days
New listings (monthly)
61

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,587/mo
1-year rent change
+3.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,772/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,987/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,282/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,771/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,497/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
20
Elementary schools
14
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton, Clifton Public School District
Schools include
Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton, Christopher Columbus Middle School, School #1, School #3, School #4

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
181
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 30% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
7
Nearest Superfund site
Garfield Ground Water Contamination (2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
63.7°F
Average low
44.7°F
Annual precipitation
49.0 in
Annual snowfall
20.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
268
Days with Moderate air quality
92
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
481
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
656,928
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
550,426

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
21
Nearest national park
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (3 mi)
National parks include
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, General Grant National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Teterboro Airport (TEB) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Teterboro Airport (TEB) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
131
Hospitals include
GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -, DANBURY HOSPITAL, SILVER HILL HOSPITAL INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,875 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1952
Housing built before 1970
74.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.0%
Median annual property tax
$9,870
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
80.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
149,128
Average weekly wage
$1,193
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
585

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CliftonState medianUS median
Typical home value$611,619$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$624,588$555,000$325,000
Median days on market35 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,587/mo$2,523/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$9,870$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Clifton, NJ?
$611,619.
What is the median sale price in Clifton, NJ?
$624,588.
How long do homes take to sell in Clifton, NJ?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in Clifton, NJ?
Typical rent: $2,587/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Clifton, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, inland flooding.
Is Clifton, NJ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 181 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Clifton, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 30% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Clifton, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Clifton, NJ?
7 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Garfield Ground Water Contamination, 2 mi.
How many schools serve Clifton, NJ?
20 schools (14 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Clifton, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 15.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Clifton, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Clifton, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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