Real Estate Investing in Closter, New Jersey (07624)

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Bergen County • Population: 8,544 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 07624 (Closter, NJ)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (61/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

What’s happening in Closter, NJ (07624)?

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $1,225,881
Avg Monthly Rent $5,333
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $181,652
% Renters 19.4%

Market Analysis: 07624 Closter

This part of Bergen County is not an easy win. The 07624 ZIP posts softness in key indicators, and the playbook that works in cleaner markets often stalls here.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 07624 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

Regionally, 07624 sits on the difficult end of the NJ spectrum. The worth a close look for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

The demographic picture in 07624 includes headwinds that any investor should price in. Income distribution skews lower than Closter averages, and tenant stability requires active management.

The right play in 07624 usually involves deep tenant screening, aggressive delinquency response, and a conservative capex buffer. Anything less, and the discount can turn into a trap.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Closter:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 62/100
Affordability
5/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 6.7× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+10.7%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $5,333/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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Property Strategy for 07624

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
3BR
3.5% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
5BR
+11.4% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
3BR
$289,700/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
3BR $869,099 $4,260 3.5% +8.9% $289,700
4BR $1,206,149 $5,430 3.2% +10.2% $301,537
5BR $1,782,341 +11.4% $356,468

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$1.3M$1.1M$980K$832K$683K$535KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$5,636$4,758$3,881$3,003$2,126$1,249Apr 2026May 2026Jun 2026

📊 How Does 07624 Compare?

Metric 07624 Closter New Jersey
Home Value $1,225,881 $1,225,881 $559,826
5-Year CAGR 8.2% 8.2% 8.4%
Avg Rent $5,333 $5,333 -
Cap Rate 3.4% 3.4% -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.4%
Low
5yr Growth
+8.2%
Strong

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $1,225,881
Monthly Rent $5,333
Price-to-Rent 19.2:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.2%
Cap Rate 3.4%
5-Year IRR 11.6%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +10.7% ▲
3-Year CAGR +8.9% ▲
5-Year CAGR +8.2% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.0% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.4%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.4%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
5.6%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+8.2%
Growing
Eviction process: Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 07624

Population: 8,544

💰 Median Household Income
$181,652
This area
$181,652
State
$113,906
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
19.4%
This area
19.4%
State
28.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.7%
This area
2.7%
State
-9.5%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
66.7%
This area
66.7%
State
25.9%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
40.4 years
This area
40.4 years
State
22.0 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
5.6%
This area
5.6%
State
9.2%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 48.9%
Asian 34.9%
Other/Mixed 12.8%
Hispanic/Latino 4.1%
Black/African American 3.4%
👶 Under 18
27.1%
This area
27.1%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
13.8%
This area
13.8%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
7.1%
This area
7.1%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 07624

A+ Avg School Grade
2 Schools
11.9:1 Avg Class Size
$24,176 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

Hillside Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 04 Elementary
👥
620 Students
👨‍🏫
10.3:1 Class Size
💰
$24,176 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Tenakill Middle School

📚 05 – 08 School
👥
570 Students
👨‍🏫
13.5:1 Class Size
💰
$24,176 Per Student

Nearby Schools (5 more)

Schools in adjacent ZIP codes that may serve this area

A+ Excellent

Cresskill High School

📚 09 – 12 High School
📍 1 Lincoln Drive, Cresskill
👥
478 Students
👨‍🏫
9.9:1 Class Size
💰
$28,867 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Demarest Middle School

📚 05 – 08 School
📍 568 PIERMONT RD, DEMAREST
👥
342 Students
👨‍🏫
9.4:1 Class Size
💰
$32,150 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Dumont High School

📚 09 – 12 High School
📍 101 NEW MILFORD AVE, DUMONT
👥
768 Students
👨‍🏫
11.8:1 Class Size
💰
$23,359 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Harrington Park School

📚 Pre-K – 08 School
📍 191 HARRIOT AVE, HARRINGTON PARK
👥
628 Students
👨‍🏫
11.1:1 Class Size
💰
$26,967 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Haworth Public School

📚 Pre-K – 08 School
📍 205 VALLEY RD, HAWORTH
👥
454 Students
👨‍🏫
9.1:1 Class Size
💰
$28,853 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 8 Off-Campus Students
C
Cochran School of Nursing
112 students · 3.9 mi
D
Academy for Jewish Religion
62 students · 4.1 mi
C
St. Thomas Aquinas College
1,950 students · 4.9 mi
C
University of Mount Saint Vincent
3,202 students · 4.9 mi
C
Dominican University New York
1,378 students · 5.1 mi
C
Mercy University
8,774 students · 5.6 mi
C
Yeshiva of the Telshe Alumni
78 students · 5.9 mi
C+
Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS
54 students · 6.3 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best play in Closter, NJ?

Closter, NJ investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($1.2M prices, $5,333/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

Does Closter, NJ favor landlords or tenants?

Rental owners in Closter, NJ deal with a tenant-protective legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

How much is rent in Closter, NJ?

Closter, NJ rentals go for roughly $5,333/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $1.2M acquisition costs.

Is Closter, NJ a good market for FHA house hackers?

Closter, NJ is a a tougher market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $1.2M price point reasonable to enter.

What is the typical vacancy rate in Closter, NJ?

Closter, NJ vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

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