Living in Wayne (New Jersey)
Wayne (New Jersey) is a large place in New Jersey, United States, home to 57,915 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 2%, #169 of 12,111), early retirees (top 3%, #224 of 10,762), commuters (top 3%, #137 of 6,227).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Wayne (New Jersey)
- It is part of Greater New York, 31 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 14 min and sets around 22:32; in late June it sets around 2:32.
How Wayne (New Jersey) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 70 | #297 of 11,898 | #3 of 542 | Map |
| Low-income household | 41 | #4,228 of 9,771 | #39 of 426 | Map |
| Low-income family | 55 | #1,997 of 8,006 | #22 of 422 | Map |
| Single parent | 63 | #964 of 6,237 | #8 of 334 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 74 | #294 of 9,474 | #43 of 477 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #269 of 9,474 | #33 of 477 | Map |
| Early retiree | 75 | #224 of 10,762 | #17 of 449 | Map |
| Single professional | 74 | #148 of 4,537 | #13 of 276 | Map |
| Young professional | 76 | #176 of 4,444 | #18 of 273 | Map |
| DINKS | 80 | #162 of 3,053 | #25 of 176 | Map |
| Remote worker | 66 | #719 of 7,271 | #5 of 335 | Map |
| Commuter | 81 | #137 of 6,227 | #4 of 349 | Map |
| Car-free household | 75 | #395 of 3,933 | #40 of 248 | Map |
| Student | 74 | #588 of 2,119 | #31 of 121 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 53 | #1,892 of 8,006 | #7 of 422 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 39 | #6,977 of 12,111 | #53 of 482 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 74 | #290 of 4,114 | #36 of 255 | Map |
| Expat professional | 80 | #213 of 7,271 | #21 of 335 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 78 | #445 of 9,474 | #35 of 477 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 47 | #9,896 of 18,063 | #261 of 562 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 36 | #4,443 of 16,523 | #121 of 547 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 33 | #13,079 of 18,063 | #205 of 562 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 84 | #69 of 16,523 | #5 of 547 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 83 | #67 of 21,167 | #1 of 583 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #1,963 of 12,111 | #128 of 482 | Map |
| Coastal living | 63 | #3,999 of 6,413 | #323 of 437 | Map |
| Business owner | 81 | #169 of 12,111 | #9 of 482 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #348 of 4,750 | #29 of 282 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Lincoln Park (New Jersey) 2 km
- Fairfield (New Jersey) 5 km
- Totowa 6 km
- North Caldwell 7 km
- Haledon 8 km
- Woodland Park (New Jersey) 8 km
- North Haledon 8 km
- Little Falls (New Jersey) 9 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.