Closter borough, New Jersey
Closter borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Closter borough is a geographic entity located in Bergen County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,663. The land area covers 3.16 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 8,663 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs | ±2.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,654 | ±115 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,834 | ±130 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,654 | ±115 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 180 | ±102 |
| Median Home Value | $871,300 | ±$40,449 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,721 | ±$286 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $190,469 | ±$40,179 |
| Per Capita Income | $79,250 | ±$10,377 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% | ±4.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 689 | ±387 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,345 | ±278 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 98% | ±1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 8,730 (2024)
ID: 190893
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
295 CLOSTER DOCK RD, CLOSTER NJ 07624-2697
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GUS Population: 978,641 (2024)
ID: 170097
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
1 BERGEN COUNTY PLZ, RM 580, HACKENSACK NJ 07601-7061
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | ASTORIA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | NANUET, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | NEW YORK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ASTORIA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BRONX, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York
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College | 15.8 mi away | 120 Madison Ave, New York, NY, 10016 |
2126869244
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HUNTERS POINT
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 47-40 CENTER BLVD, LONG ISLAND CITY, NY, 11109 |
(718) 990-4150
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Studio Jewelers
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College Vocational | 15.8 mi away | 32 E 31 St, New York, NY, 10016-4112 |
2126861944
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KIPS BAY BRANCH
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 446 THIRD AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY, 10016 |
(212) 683-2520
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Focus Personal Training Institute
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College Vocational | 15.8 mi away | 115 West 27th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY, 10001-6217 |
2123193816
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MUHLENBERG BRANCH
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 209 WEST 23RD STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10011 |
(212) 924-1585
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Berk Trade and Business School
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College Vocational | 15.8 mi away | 33-09 Queens Boulevard, Long Island City, NY, 11101-8120 |
7187290909
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WOODSIDE
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 54-22 SKILLMAN AVENUE, WOODSIDE, NY, 11377 |
(718) 429-4700
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CUNY LaGuardia Community College
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College | 15.8 mi away | 31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, NY, 11101 |
7184827200
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ANDREW HEISKELL BRAILLE & TALKING BOOK LIBRARY
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Library | 16.1 mi away | 40 WEST 20TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10011 |
(212) 206-5400
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at DOBBS FERRY-ARDSLEY, NY US, located 7.0 miles from Closter borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.8° | 23.1° | 31.4° | 3.87" | 9.4" |
| February | 42.9° | 24.5° | 33.7° | 3.30" | 10.9" |
| March | 50.7° | 31.0° | 40.9° | 4.37" | 5.8" |
| April | 62.8° | 40.1° | 51.4° | 4.26" | 0.7" |
| May | 73.0° | 49.5° | 61.3° | 4.27" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.8° | 58.8° | 69.8° | 4.58" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.6° | 64.4° | 75.0° | 4.53" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.9° | 63.2° | 73.5° | 4.44" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.9° | 56.1° | 66.5° | 4.61" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.4° | 45.1° | 55.3° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| November | 54.4° | 36.0° | 45.2° | 3.88" | 0.3" |
| December | 44.5° | 28.6° | 36.6° | 4.70" | 5.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closter borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Norwood borough | Borough | 1.2 mi | — |
| Demarest borough | Borough | 1.3 mi | — |
| Harrington Park borough | Borough | 1.6 mi | — |
| Haworth borough | Borough | 2.0 mi | — |
| Alpine borough | Borough | 2.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3400313810. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.