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West caldwell, NJ

West caldwell, NJ.

Population: 26,654 (Census ACS)

The median home value in West caldwell, NJ is $855,892 — up 5.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $805,000 after a median 22 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,634/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with strongwind, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$855,892

Median home value

+5.5%

1-year change

22

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$855,892
1-year appreciation
+5.5%
3-year appreciation
+18.4%
5-year appreciation
+33.5%
10-year appreciation
+58.2%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$855,892
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
$805,000
Median list price
$827,500
Median price per sqft
$438
1-year sale-price change
-5.2%
Median days on market
22 days
Homes sold (recent period)
72
For-sale inventory
47
Sale-to-list ratio
106.4%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
+3.6%
Days to pending
16 days
New listings (monthly)
20

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,634/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,637/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,850/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,233/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,785/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,188/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
12
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Caldwell-West School District, Essex County Schools of Technology, North Caldwell School District
Schools include
James Caldwell High School, Grover Cleveland Middle School, Jefferson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, Washington Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Caldwell Trucking Co. (1.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.9 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
331
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
349,933
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
287,390

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
21
Nearest national park
Thomas Edison National Historical Park (5 mi)
National parks include
Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Essex County Airport (CDW) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
128
Hospitals include
GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -, HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-4,174 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Housing built before 1970
68.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.0%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
82.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
281,698
Average weekly wage
$1,728
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,657

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

How it compares

West caldwellState medianUS median
Median home value$855,892$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$805,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market22 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,634/mo$2,523/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$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 median home value in West caldwell, NJ?
$855,892.
What is the median sale price in West caldwell, NJ?
$805,000.
How long do homes take to sell in West caldwell, NJ?
Median days on market: 22 days.
What is typical rent in West caldwell, NJ?
Typical rent: $2,634/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in West caldwell, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is West caldwell, NJ in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in West caldwell, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in West caldwell, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near West caldwell, NJ?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Caldwell Trucking Co., 1.8 mi.
How many schools serve West caldwell, NJ?
12 schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is West caldwell, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 13.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in West caldwell, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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