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About Demarest
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, USDemarest is a borough in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 4,981, an increase of 100 (+2.0%) from the 2010 census count of 4,881, which in turn reflected an increase of 36 (+0.7%) from the 4,845 counted in the 2000 census. Located in the northeastern corner of New Jersey and its Gateway Region, Demarest is part of the New York City Metropolitan Area. Demarest was formed by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 8, 1903, from portions of Harrington Township and Palisades Township. The borough was named for the Demarest family and for the Demarest train station, which had in turn been named for Ralph S. Dem…
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Housing in Demarest
The typical Demarest home is worth about $1,544,000, up 18.9% in a year, 166% above the New Jersey typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Demarest
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Health in Demarest
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Schools in Demarest
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The public schools Demarest’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 96% of New Jersey’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
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