Closter is a somewhat small borough located in the state of New Jersey. With a population of 8,730 people and two associated neighborhoods, Closter is the 229th largest community in New Jersey.

Closter home prices are not only among the most expensive in New Jersey, but Closter real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Closter has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Of important note, Closter is also a borough of artists. Closter has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Closter’s character.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 26.58% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Closter is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The borough’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Closter’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

One downside of living in Closter, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 31.62 minutes every day commuting to work. However, local public transit is widely used. For those who would prefer to avoid driving entirely and leave their car at home, it may be an option to use the transit instead.

Even though Closter is a smaller borough, it has many people who hop on public transportation – mostly the bus for their daily commute to work. Typically, these people are commuting to good jobs in the surrounding cities.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Closter. 66.29% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Closter in 2022 was $79,250, which is wealthy relative to New Jersey and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $317,000 for a family of four.

Closter is an extremely ethnically-diverse borough. The people who call Closter home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Closter residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Closter also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 11.13% of the borough’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Closter include Italian, German, Irish, Russian, and Israeli.

Foreign born people are also an important part of Closter's cultural character, accounting for 32.42% of the borough’s population.

The most common language spoken in Closter is English. Other important languages spoken here include Korean and Spanish.