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Old Tappan
  • Suburb in New Jersey
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Suburb
New York City

Old Tappan

#11 in Best Suburbs to Live in New Jersey
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      A minus
    3. Housing
      B
    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
    Old Tappan is a suburb of New York City with a population of 5,870. Old Tappan is in Bergen County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Old Tappan offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Old Tappan and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Old Tappan are highly rated.
    About Old Tappan...
    Population
    5,870
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $805,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,403
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      13%
    • Own
      87%
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    Old Tappan Rankings

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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
      16.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      67.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      50.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      101.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      37%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      38%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      9%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Old Tappan

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $180,568
    National
    $69,021
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