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Demarest
  • Suburb in New Jersey

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B+
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade C
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade B
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B minus

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Demarest is a suburb of New York City with a population of 4,930. Demarest is in Bergen County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Demarest offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Demarest tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Demarest are highly rated.

About

About Demarest...
Population
4,930

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$938,700
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$3,501
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Rural
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    15%
  • Own
    85%
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Demarest Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    0
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    20.8
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    83.1
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    353.3
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    207.8
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    17%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    3%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    19%
  • 65+ years
    17%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    38%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    7%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1%
    national  11%

Working in Demarest

Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$165,119
National
$75,149

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