Clifton, NJ — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Passaic County · New Jersey
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Clifton based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
89,247
2023 ACS
Median Income
$99,003
2023
Median Home Value
$444,300
2023
Median Rent
$1,658
2023
Median Age
41.1
Unemployment
7.0%
Cost of Living Index
168.4
100 = national avg
Clifton is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey, with a population of 89,247 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Clifton is one of the communities in New Jersey.
The median household income in Clifton is $99,003, and the median home value is $444,300. The cost of living index is 168.4 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,658 per month. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, and the median age is 41.1 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
89,247
Male
43,615
48.9%
Female
45,632
51.1%
Median Age
41.1
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
25.2%
High School or Higher
48.1%
Foreign Born
35.1%
Veterans
2.9%
Married
41.5%
Avg Household Size
2.7
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.480
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
55.3%
Foreign Born
35.1%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
39.4%
35,128 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
60.6%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
84,240
English Only
44.7%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
27,479 speakers
Limited English
22.6%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
77.4%
Limited English Proficiency
22.6%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
2,540
2.8% of population
Disability Rate
14.2%
360 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$58,431
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
2,425
95.5%
Female Veterans
115
4.5%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$58,431
Non-Veteran Income
$43,833
Difference
$14,598
33.3% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
360
Without Disability
2,180
Disability Rate
14.2%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
43,333
#1 Ancestry
Italian
11.0% (9,773)
#2 Ancestry
Polish
8.6% (7,659)
#3 Ancestry
Irish
5.0% (4,456)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
32,897
Family Households
22,558
68.6%
Married Couples
16,086
48.9%
Non-Family Households
10,339
31.4%
Single Mother Households
4,582
13.9%
Single Father Households
1,890
5.7%
Living Alone
8,488
25.8%
Children Under 18
Total Children
15,374
In Married Couple
12,074
78.5%
With Single Mother
2,453
16.0%
With Single Father
847
5.5%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$116,000
Married Couple Income
$132,124
Single Mother Income
$77,663
Single Father Income
$95,924
Avg Family Size
2.7
Avg Non-Family Size
2.4
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
2,647
Grandparents Responsible
372
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$99,003
+35% vs national
Per Capita Income
$45,102
+21% vs national
Poverty Rate
7.4%
-45% vs national
Gini Index
0.4403
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
7.0%
+34% vs national
SNAP Recipients
11.2%
of households
How Clifton Compares
Clifton vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Clifton is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Clifton, NJ has a median household income of $99,003, making it the 5,000th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Clifton has a higher median household income than 82% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Clifton, NJ has a per capita income of $45,102, making it the 6,110th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Clifton has a higher per capita income than 78% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Clifton, NJ has a poverty rate of 7.4%, making it the 20,186th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Clifton has a higher poverty rate than 35% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Clifton, NJ has a unemployment rate of 7.0%, making it the 7,360th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Clifton has a higher unemployment rate than 76% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Clifton. The median household income here is $99,003.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
7.0%
+23% vs NJ avg
Labor Force
50,121
Employed
46,616
Mean Commute
26 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
48.1%
of adults 25+
Median Age
41.1
Work from Home
10.4%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Software Developers
Top Median Wage
$162.0K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
168.4
100 = national avg
+68.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$74,106
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$175,160
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$2,024
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,324
per month
The median household income in Clifton, NJ is $99,003, which is 35.2% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $45,102. The poverty rate of 7.4% is lower than the NJ state average of 7.7%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4403, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, compared to the state average of 5.7%. The labor force is 50,121. 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 26 minutes, with 10.4% working from home. About 68.6% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 168.4, which is 68.4% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 231.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $74,106 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$585,000
Median List Price
$567,500
Price Per Sq Ft
$408
Days on Market
77
Active Inventory
105
Months of Supply
3.0
Seller's market
Zillow Home Value
$603,275
ZHVI — January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$2,472
ZORI — January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
54.3%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
32.6%
Sale-to-List Ratio
104.7%
Seller's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
35
New Listings
66
Pending Sales
46
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$408
Median List $/SF
$376
Clifton vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Clifton is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Clifton, NJ has a median home value of $444,300, making it the 3,765th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Clifton has a higher median home value than 87% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Clifton, NJ has a median rent of $1,658, making it the 3,201st highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Clifton has a higher median rent than 86% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Clifton, NJ has a price per square foot of $408, making it the 1,822nd highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Clifton has a higher price per square foot than 91% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Clifton, NJ has a rent burden of 20.1%, making it the 8,654th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Clifton has a higher rent burden than 61% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$444,300
Median Rent
$1,658
Total Housing Units
34,064
Vacancy Rate
3.4%
Owner Occupied
58.7%
Renter Occupied
41.3%
Median Property Tax
$10,001
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$2,244
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$10,001
per year
Effective Tax Rate
2.25%
of home value
Median Home Value
$444,300
Estimated Mean Tax
$10,464
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($10,001) by the median home value ($444,300). In Clifton, NJ, this works out to an effective rate of 2.25%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Clifton, NJ is $585,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 77 days on the market. 54.3% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.0 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $408. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,472/month. About 58.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1952. There are 34,064 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $10,001. The effective tax rate is 2.25%, above the national average.
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)Violent Crime Rate
1.66
per 1,000 residents
-36% vs national
Property Crime Rate
22.65
per 1,000 residents
+32% vs national
Total Crimes
2,185
2024
Violent Clearance
44%
cases solved
Property Clearance
11%
cases solved
YoY Change
+35.6%
violent crime rate
worsening vs 2023
How Clifton Compares
Source: FBI (2024)Clifton vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2024)Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Clifton is highlighted in green.
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Murder Rate (per 1,000)
Crime Rate Trends
Source: FBICrime Composition
Source: FBI (2024)Violent Crime Breakdown
Property Crime Breakdown
Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2024)Clifton police solve 61% of aggravated assault cases but only 0% of rape cases.
Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2024)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 1 | 0.01 | 0.0% |
| Rape | Violent | 9 | 0.10 | 0.0% |
| Robbery | Violent | 40 | 0.45 | 15.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 99 | 1.10 | 60.6% |
| Burglary | Property | 275 | 3.06 | 4.7% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 1,553 | 17.28 | 13.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 208 | 2.31 | 2.9% |
Clifton, NJ reported 149 violent crimes and 2,036 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 1.66 per 1,000 residents is 36.2% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 44% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,553 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 2.0% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 149 | 2,036 | 1.66 | 22.65 |
| 2023 | 108 | 1,382 | 1.22 | 15.64 |
| 2022 | 93 | 1,714 | 1.05 | 19.31 |
| 2021 | 57 | 1,112 | 0.64 | 12.54 |
| 2020 | 82 | 1,334 | 0.96 | 15.68 |
| 2019 | 95 | 1,272 | 1.12 | 14.96 |
| 2018 | 97 | 1,354 | 1.13 | 15.79 |
| 2017 | 184 | 1,386 | 2.13 | 16.03 |
| 2016 | 202 | 1,308 | 2.34 | 15.15 |
| 2015 | 200 | 1,485 | 2.32 | 17.22 |
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
95.8
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
94.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
76.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
38.4
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
30
Public Assistance
$69.1M
Individual Assistance
$221.0M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
9 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remnants of Hurricane Ida → | Hurricane | Sep 2021 | $14.4M | $99.7M |
| Remnants of Hurricane Ida → | Hurricane | Sep 2021 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $29.8M | $29.8M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Severe Storm | Jun 2018 | $1.9M | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | $6.4M | $29.0M |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Severe Storm → | Severe Storm | Nov 2011 | $1.2M | — |
| Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee → | Severe Storm | Oct 2011 | $1.5M | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | $10.1M | $49.5M |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Feb 2011 | $1.3M | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Apr 2010 | $2.5M | $3.2M |
| Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flo… → | Severe Storm | Apr 2007 | — | $9.2M |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Apr 2005 | — | $759K |
| Power Outage → | Other | Sep 2003 | — | — |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Mar 2003 | — | — |
| Fires and Explosions → | Fire | Sep 2001 | — | — |
| West Nile Virus → | Other | Nov 2000 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 37 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
14,381
Total Claims Paid
$316,695,443
Avg Claim Payout
$22,022
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
54
Federal Funding
$132,469,546
Properties Protected
744
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.11
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 20 | $111,083,952 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 17 | $1,761,714 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 4 | $663,082 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 3 | $13,315,718 |
| 601.1: Generators; 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 2 | $172,886 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Clifton has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, lightning, winter weather. The area has had 30 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (9 declarations). 14,381 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $69,142,987 in public assistance recovery funding. $221,005,802 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 54 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
28.4%
7.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.2%
8.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.1%
0.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.0%
5.4pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
36.8%
Arthritis
20.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.4%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
15.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.2%
Loneliness
36.2%
Lack of Support
25.1%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
26.7%
Mobility
12.0%
Cognitive
12.8%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
6.8%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Clifton has an obesity rate of 28.4%, which is 7.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.2%, 8.3pp below the national average. About 16.0% of adults lack health insurance. 74.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.7 mi
St Mary'S General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S General Hospital | 1.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| St Joseph'S University Medical Center Inc | 2.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Hackensack University Medical Center | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | Yes |
| Silver Lake Hospital Ltach | 7.0 mi | Long-term | — | — |
| Hudson Regional Hospital | 7.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | Yes |
Climate & Environment
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
5
Pop. Served
351,601
Violations (5yr)
1
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations (5yr) |
|---|---|---|
| PASSAIC VALLEY WATER COMMISSION | 310,483 | 1 |
| PASSAIC VALLEY WC LODI WD | 24,136 | 0 |
| PVWC-NORTH ARLINGTON | 15,392 | 0 |
| PASSAIC VALLEY W C HIGH CREST | 1,132 | 0 |
| PVWC-POSTBROOK | 458 | 0 |
There are 5 water systems serving the area. 1 water quality violation has been reported in the past 5 years.
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
26 min
+12% vs national
Drive Alone
68.6%
-13% vs national
Public Transit
9.6%
+969% vs national
Work From Home
10.4%
+12% vs national
Carpool
7.6%
Walk / Bike
2.0%
combined
How Clifton's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)Fatalities
5
2023
6-Year Avg
6
fatalities/yr
Pedestrian
3
Nighttime
2
dark conditions
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
The average commute in Clifton, NJ is 26 minutes, which is 11.5% above the national average of 23 minutes. 68.6% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 10.4% work from home, which is below the NJ state average of 12.2%. Public transit is used by 9.6% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 7.6% of workers carpool. 1.9% walk to work. In 2023, there were 5 traffic fatalities from 5 fatal crashes. 3 were pedestrians.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
89.9%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
79.2%
of households
No Internet
7.3%
of households
Total Households
32,897
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
93.2%
of households
Smartphone
87.6%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
80.4%
of households
Tablet
61.9%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
19.3¢
per kWh
+5% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg
Commercial Rate
14.6¢
per kWh
-1% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg
Industrial Rate
11.9¢
per kWh
+7% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$128
residential
-12% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg
13% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in New Jersey averages 19.3¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $128. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Clifton vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
5
Population Served
351,601
Violations (5yr)
1
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PASSAIC VALLEY WATER COMMISSION | Community | Surface water | 310,483 | 1 |
| PASSAIC VALLEY WC LODI WD | Community | Purchased surface water | 24,136 | 0 |
| PVWC-NORTH ARLINGTON | Community | Purchased surface water | 15,392 | 0 |
| PASSAIC VALLEY W C HIGH CREST | Community | Purchased surface water | 1,132 | 0 |
| PVWC-POSTBROOK | Community | Ground water | 458 | 0 |
89.9% of households in Clifton have broadband internet access. 79.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.3% of households have no internet access. 7.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 351,601 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Clifton is located in Passaic County, NJ. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Clifton.
Election Overview
Source: Passaic County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
95,156
46.9%
GOP Votes
100,954
49.8%
Total Votes
202,767
Margin
R+2.9%
Shift from 2020
R+19.4pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 95,156 | 100,954 | 202,767 | 46.9% | 49.8% | R+2.9 |
| 2020 | 129,097 | 92,009 | 224,330 | 57.6% | 41.0% | D+16.5 |
| 2016 | 112,608 | 71,488 | 189,099 | 59.6% | 37.8% | D+21.8 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Passaic County recorded 202,767 total votes. Republicans won the county with 49.8% of the vote compared to 46.9% for Democrats, a margin of R+2.9%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+19.4pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Passaic County has shifted 24.6 percentage points toward Republicans.
Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
317
Total Assets
$243.3M
Total Income
$183.0M
Per 10K Residents
35.5
nonprofits
-9.0% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
32
Median Assets
$127K
Oldest Active
1941
ruling year
Newest Org
2025
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationTop 10 hold $164.5M of $243.3M total
Nonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000
Largest Nonprofits in Clifton
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFClifton, NJ has 317 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $243.3M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 73 organizations. 32 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 35.5 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
668
Total Approved
$222.8M
Jobs Supported
6,756
Per 10K Residents
74.8
SBA loans
+8.5% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
98
Top Lender
TD Bank, National Association
104 loans
Top Industry
Other Services
Data Span
1992–2026
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
630
Total Amount
$177.7M
Avg Loan
$282,118
Median Loan
$100,000
SBA Guaranteed
$129.4M(73%)
Jobs Supported
6,175
Loans
38
Total Amount
$45.0M
Avg Loan
$1,185,053
Median Loan
$756,000
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
131
20% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$59.2M
27% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$452,234
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Castles Learning Ctr | 2 | $8.6M |
| 54 Plus Realty Corporation | 1 | $5.0M |
| 50 Somerset Place Llc | 1 | $4.9M |
| Supreme Plumbing & Heating Supply Inc | 1 | $4.3M |
| 835 Bloomfield Ave Llc | 1 | $4.3M |
| Ross International, Inc. | 1 | $4.0M |
| Med Screen Laboratories Inc | 1 | $3.7M |
| 3v Company, Inc. | 1 | $3.4M |
| Earth Urvi 2 Llc | 1 | $3.4M |
| Polymer Technologies Inc | 3 | $3.0M |
Clifton, NJ has received 668 SBA loans totaling $222.8M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 630 loans (94% of the total), supporting 6,175 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 38 loans totaling $45.0M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Other Services. The most active SBA lender in Clifton is TD Bank, National Association with 104 loans. That works out to 74.8 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
93
Total Population
2,192,656
Avg Median Income
-$7,061,652
Avg Home Value
-$13,837,765
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07003 | 52,921 | $98,805 | $447,600 | $1,775 | 5.3 |
| 07004 | 7,712 | $113,750 | $651,800 | $2,576 | 10.1 |
| 07006 | 26,417 | $148,645 | $667,300 | $1,973 | 9.3 |
| 07009 | 13,317 | $153,654 | $600,800 | $1,693 | 4.3 |
| 07010 | 25,580 | $94,960 | $577,200 | $1,783 | 1.0 |
| 07011 | 38,817 | $73,589 | $403,200 | $1,613 | 3.1 |
| 07012 | 15,153 | $100,341 | $459,300 | $1,695 | 2.2 |
| 07013 | 29,419 | $119,291 | $462,700 | $1,696 | 4.4 |
| 07014 | 4,867 | $138,222 | $413,400 | $1,912 | 1.4 |
| 07017 | 40,809 | $61,552 | $316,700 | $1,346 | 2.3 |
| 07018 | 28,261 | $59,039 | $314,100 | $1,410 | 1.7 |
| 07021 | 2,320 | $250,001 | $976,300 | $3,501 | 1.4 |
| 07022 | 14,920 | $64,152 | $512,100 | $1,597 | 0.8 |
| 07024 | 39,785 | $105,594 | $422,200 | $2,257 | 2.5 |
| 07026 | 32,502 | $75,701 | $454,300 | $1,612 | 2.1 |
| 07028 | 8,002 | $246,500 | $725,600 | $2,395 | 1.3 |
| 07029 | 22,128 | $80,495 | $433,100 | $2,036 | 1.3 |
| 07031 | 16,368 | $101,493 | $464,700 | $1,706 | 2.5 |
| 07032 | 40,570 | $83,212 | $431,700 | $1,649 | 8.8 |
| 07035 | 11,085 | $117,929 | $422,700 | $1,824 | 6.7 |
| 07042 | 27,173 | $127,083 | $733,100 | $2,017 | 3.8 |
| 07043 | 13,502 | $250,001 | $948,300 | $2,287 | 2.5 |
| 07044 | 14,441 | $159,044 | $595,000 | $2,125 | 2.8 |
| 07047 | 61,202 | $75,505 | $466,800 | $1,702 | 5.1 |
| 07050 | 33,856 | $53,109 | $336,200 | $1,427 | 2.2 |
| 07052 | 48,323 | $131,456 | $527,200 | $1,791 | 12.0 |
| 07055 | 69,651 | $56,780 | $406,500 | $1,392 | 3.1 |
| 07057 | 11,825 | $82,422 | $493,700 | $1,568 | 1.0 |
| 07058 | 5,933 | $147,207 | $686,300 | $2,360 | 3.0 |
| 07068 | 6,211 | $160,644 | $640,600 | $3,293 | 3.6 |
| 07070 | 18,748 | $136,069 | $580,800 | $1,859 | 2.8 |
| 07071 | 22,343 | $109,021 | $496,000 | $1,719 | 4.6 |
| 07072 | 6,343 | $94,854 | $523,800 | $1,503 | 4.0 |
| 07073 | 10,154 | $91,789 | $453,500 | $1,867 | 3.7 |
| 07074 | 3,106 | $108,359 | $450,800 | $1,131 | 1.1 |
| 07075 | 10,094 | $131,412 | $532,900 | $1,886 | 1.1 |
| 07079 | 18,369 | $184,769 | $808,100 | $2,067 | 2.9 |
| 07086 | 16,946 | $122,653 | $875,300 | $2,422 | 0.8 |
| 07087 | 66,375 | $65,369 | $446,800 | $1,489 | 1.3 |
| 07093 | 63,321 | $70,389 | $390,300 | $1,619 | 1.2 |
| 07094 | 21,437 | $134,746 | $557,800 | $2,197 | 5.8 |
| 07102 | 12,954 | $37,093 | $293,900 | $1,141 | 1.1 |
| 07103 | 36,733 | $42,397 | $259,300 | $1,289 | 2.1 |
| 07104 | 54,277 | $51,199 | $337,400 | $1,343 | 2.5 |
| 07105 | 56,657 | $55,752 | $445,900 | $1,600 | 4.6 |
| 07106 | 35,999 | $48,105 | $321,400 | $1,221 | 1.4 |
| 07107 | 42,132 | $49,892 | $353,300 | $1,259 | 1.6 |
| 07108 | 28,317 | $33,960 | $326,900 | $1,098 | 1.4 |
| 07109 | 37,785 | $90,164 | $405,500 | $1,596 | 3.3 |
| 07110 | 29,746 | $115,215 | $489,900 | $1,698 | 3.4 |
| 07306 | 54,567 | $75,861 | $502,600 | $1,619 | 3.0 |
| 07307 | 42,242 | $80,745 | $574,000 | $1,708 | 1.9 |
| 07407 | 21,287 | $100,852 | $456,000 | $2,025 | 2.6 |
| 07410 | 35,153 | $147,952 | $532,700 | $1,908 | 5.1 |
| 07424 | 27,475 | $104,122 | $477,300 | $1,771 | 5.7 |
| 07432 | 6,996 | $140,063 | $586,200 | $1,837 | 1.6 |
| 07440 | 4,810 | $147,976 | $514,600 | $981 | 1.6 |
| 07450 | 26,076 | $217,250 | $882,700 | $2,340 | 5.8 |
| 07452 | 12,082 | $210,369 | $817,300 | $1,938 | 2.7 |
| 07470 | 54,131 | $151,561 | $596,700 | $2,126 | 23.9 |
| 07481 | 16,866 | $196,632 | $908,900 | $2,092 | 6.6 |
| 07501 | 35,321 | $40,699 | $304,400 | $1,442 | 1.8 |
| 07502 | 17,488 | $68,649 | $347,200 | $1,492 | 0.9 |
| 07503 | 19,567 | $60,295 | $314,900 | $1,605 | 1.6 |
| 07504 | 13,485 | $67,269 | $369,600 | $1,426 | 0.8 |
| 07505 | 4,617 | $33,311 | N/A | $1,113 | 0.2 |
| 07506 | 19,472 | $118,093 | $499,200 | $1,828 | 3.3 |
| 07508 | 23,611 | $94,611 | $444,600 | $1,749 | 5.0 |
| 07512 | 10,919 | $114,177 | $507,700 | $1,703 | 4.0 |
| 07513 | 10,961 | $64,320 | $387,400 | $1,606 | 0.6 |
| 07514 | 18,912 | $65,492 | $314,400 | $1,472 | 0.9 |
| 07522 | 22,599 | $48,002 | $264,000 | $1,458 | 0.9 |
| 07524 | 14,676 | $50,033 | $360,200 | $1,386 | 0.8 |
| 07601 | 45,768 | $82,212 | $370,300 | $1,794 | 4.2 |
| 07603 | 9,110 | $107,321 | $443,400 | $1,893 | 0.8 |
| 07604 | 12,067 | $118,670 | $508,500 | $1,605 | 1.5 |
| 07605 | 9,333 | $115,476 | $634,500 | $2,122 | 1.5 |
| 07606 | 2,771 | $82,750 | $514,700 | $1,906 | 0.7 |
| 07607 | 10,042 | $119,306 | $495,700 | $1,932 | 1.3 |
| 07608 | 120 | N/A | N/A | $1,911 | 1.7 |
| 07621 | 28,269 | $124,083 | $469,200 | $1,744 | 2.9 |
| 07643 | 10,942 | $79,476 | $388,500 | $1,798 | 1.5 |
| 07644 | 25,946 | $84,570 | $449,200 | $1,675 | 2.3 |
| 07646 | 16,882 | $113,513 | $554,800 | $1,722 | 2.3 |
| 07649 | 8,197 | $214,736 | $702,400 | $2,202 | 2.4 |
| 07650 | 20,192 | $101,295 | $704,400 | $1,976 | 1.2 |
| 07652 | 26,500 | $139,707 | $736,000 | $2,845 | 10.4 |
| 07657 | 11,439 | $115,676 | $609,700 | $1,935 | 2.5 |
| 07660 | 13,167 | $98,184 | $459,400 | $1,633 | 1.7 |
| 07661 | 12,024 | $155,827 | $637,500 | $1,811 | 1.8 |
| 07662 | 5,820 | $118,259 | $470,200 | $1,666 | 1.0 |
| 07663 | 14,349 | $125,935 | $473,700 | $2,018 | 2.7 |
| 07666 | 41,499 | $134,311 | $496,400 | $1,850 | 6.0 |
Clifton, NJ has 93 ZIP codes with a combined population of 2,192,656. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$7,061,652. The average median home value is -$13,837,765. The average median monthly rent is $1,792.
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