Cost of Living in Harrington Park, NJ

Population 4,883 · New Jersey · Data vintage 2023

233
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Harrington Park's housing market reflects its status as a high-earning metro: $709,000 for a typical home, 133% above the US median, paired with household incomes around $180,515 that put it in the upper third of the state.

Geographically, Harrington Park sits roughly 7 miles west of Yonkers. Median home values run roughly 48% higher than Yonkers' $478,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 233

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Harrington Park

The median home value in Harrington Park is $709,200 — 133% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $180,515/year is 142% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average of 4.8%. New Jersey's top state income tax rate is 10.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.6%. The climate averages highs of 64.0°F and lows of 46.7°F. Overall, Harrington Park has a cost of living index of 233 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 133% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$709,200
133% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$180,719
Zillow ZHVI
Property Tax Rate
2.5%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,474
1 BR
$1,654
2 BR
$2,040
3 BR
$2,550
4 BR
$2,885
Owner-occupied 96.1%
Renter-occupied 3.9%

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
35.3 min
31% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
20.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.5%
Carpooled
4.5%
Public transit
5.1%
Walked
2.1%
Work from home
20.5%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.8%
Total Sales Tax 6.6%
State rate 6.6%
Avg local rate -0.0%
Property Tax 2.5%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$180,515
142% above avg
Per Capita Income
$85,915
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
14% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 45.0%
Graduate degree 23.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 46.7
Male median age 46.4
Female median age 47.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.0°F
Avg Low
46.7°F
Annual Precip
46.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404351637382878578675645
Low °F 262734445363696760483831
Precip" 3.282.824.093.973.944.254.454.254.113.733.304.10

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good
55.9%
Good air days/yr
197
Max AQI recorded
245
PM2.5 days
91
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Harrington Park, NJ?

Harrington Park has a cost index of 233 (100 = national average). It is 133% above the national average.

What is the average home price in Harrington Park?

The median home value in Harrington Park is $709,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Harrington Park?

The median household income in Harrington Park is $180,515 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Harrington Park, NJ?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Harrington Park is 6.6%. The New Jersey state income tax top rate is 10.8%.

Is Harrington Park, NJ affordable?

Harrington Park is above average in cost of living, with an index of 233 — about 133% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Harrington Park?

Harrington Park has average high temperatures of 64.0°F and average lows of 46.7°F. Annual precipitation is 46.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Harrington Park at a Glance

Population
4,883
Median Income
$180,515
Home Value
$709,200
Unemployment
4.1%
Avg High Temp
64.0°F
Sales Tax
6.6%
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