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Allendale
  • Suburb in New Jersey
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Suburb
New York City

Allendale

#10 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in New Jersey
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      A minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Allendale is a suburb of New York City with a population of 6,820. Allendale is in Bergen County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Allendale offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Allendale tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Allendale are highly rated.
    About Allendale...
    Population
    6,820
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $726,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,470
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      23%
    • Own
      77%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      14.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      133.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      488.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      74.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      17%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      4%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      21%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      31%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      43%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      17%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      6%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Allendale

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $165,599
    National
    $69,021
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