Demarest borough, New Jersey
Demarest borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Demarest borough is a geographic entity located in Bergen County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,893. The land area covers 2.07 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,893 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.1 yrs | ±2.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,672 | ±98 | 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 | 1,748 | ±126 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,672 | ±98 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 76 | ±66 |
| Median Home Value | $1,114,600 | ±$184,403 |
| Median Gross Rent | $3,500+ | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $208,036 | ±$55,973 |
| Per Capita Income | $115,608 | ±$17,079 |
| Poverty Rate | 1.1% | ±1.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 53 | ±56 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% | ±3.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,131 | ±192 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 97.8% | ±0.3% |
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: 4,941 (2024)
ID: 170113
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: BOROUGH CLERK/COORDINATOR
118 SERPENTINE RD, DEMAREST NJ 07627-2128
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Demarest | 09-12 | Demarest, NJ | |
| Regular School Demarest | 09-12 | Demarest, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | ASTORIA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | NEW YORK, 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 | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | LONG ISLAND CITY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | 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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School of Visual Arts
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College | 14.9 mi away | 209 E 23rd St, New York, NY, 10010 |
2125922000
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EPIPHANY BRANCH
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 228 EAST 23RD STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10010 |
(212) 679-2645
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The New School
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College | 15.3 mi away | New York, NY, 10011 |
2122295600
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GRAND STREET BRANCH
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Library | 15.4 mi away | 124 GRAND STREET, 2ND FLOOR, HOBOKEN, NJ, 07030 |
(204) 420-2346
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New York University
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College | 15.7 mi away | 70 Washington Sq South, New York, NY, 10012-1091 |
2129981212
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ELMHURST
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 86-01 BROADWAY, ELMHURST, NY, 11373 |
(718) 271-1020
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Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
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College | 15.7 mi away | One W 4th St, New York, NY, 10012-1186 |
2126745300
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OTTENDORFER BRANCH
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 135 SECOND AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY, 10003 |
(212) 674-0947
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The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
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College | 15.7 mi away | 7 East 7th Street, New York, NY, 10003-7120 |
2123534100
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HUDSON PARK BRANCH
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 66 LEROY STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10014 |
(212) 243-6876
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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 7.3 miles from Demarest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demarest borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Cresskill borough | Borough | 1.0 mi | — |
| Closter borough | Borough | 1.3 mi | — |
| Dumont borough | Borough | 2.1 mi | — |
| Alpine borough | Borough | 2.2 mi | — |
| Haworth borough | Borough | 2.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3400317530. • 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.