Palisades Park, New Jersey Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Palisades Park, NJ Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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C
Income Below average
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B
Education Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Palisades Park | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,140 | 9,334,304 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 15727.0 | 1071.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.14% | 0.59% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.1 | 40.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 7,417 | 3,503,323 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Palisades Park grew by 6.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 20,140 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Palisades Park is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 26.3% of residents. That is 4.5 points above New Jersey as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,166 20.7% +0.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,293 26.3% +4.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,553 22.6% +1.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,217 16.0% -0.9 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below New Jersey, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.9% of the people living in Palisades Park and men 48.1%.
- Women 51.9% New Jersey 50.9%
- Men 48.1% New Jersey 49.1%
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Economy
Palisades Park has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Palisades Park | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,893 | $103,817 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.16% | 4.37% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Palisades Park is about 11% lower than in New Jersey.
Housing
| Metric | Palisades Park | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $490,034 | $352,792 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,009 | $1,719 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 35.5% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Palisades Park is about 20.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,009 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Palisades Park spend about 52 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 217 hours, about 9.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Palisades Park | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.0 | 26.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 52.1 | 52.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 217 | 218 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,726 | $6,764 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 12.6% | 16.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 17,378 | 14,317 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,461 | 2,109 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Palisades Park is about the same as in New Jersey.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Palisades Park has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Palisades Park | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.8% | 39.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | 2.61 | 2.53 |
Health
Palisades Park has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Palisades Park | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.2 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.9% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.8% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
Palisades Park, NJ Compared With Nearby Cities
How Palisades Park, NJ compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palisades Park, NJ | 20,140 | $92,893 #3/3 | $490,034 #1/3 | 26.0 min #1/3 |
| Fort Lee, NJ | 39,670 | $107,946 | $108,874 | 31.3 min |
| Cliffside Park, NJ | 25,703 | $93,509 | $450,000 | 32.6 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Palisades Park, New Jersey.
How many people live in Palisades Park, New Jersey?
About 20,140 people live in Palisades Park, New Jersey, in 7,417 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 41.1, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Palisades Park, New Jersey urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Palisades Park, New Jersey has 15,727 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 182 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Palisades Park, New Jersey?
The median home costs 5.3 times the median household income ($490,034 against $92,893), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,009 a month takes about 26% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How common is a college degree in Palisades Park, New Jersey?
52.8% of adults in Palisades Park, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 5 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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