Median Income $85,655

14% higher than US avg

Home Value $261,900

7% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 11.1%

67% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 32.8%

2% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 5.2%

58% lower than US avg

How Anderson Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population618

Median Age26.9 yrs

Density694/mi²

Male / Female55% / 45%

Largest GroupWhite 38%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+

Median Income$85,655

Per Capita$29,064

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty5.2%

County GDP$9,867M

Commute32 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$261,900

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units205

Health

Obesity32.8%

Uninsured9.0%

Smoking11.6%

Depression20.2%

Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain50.9 in/yr

Sunny Days271/yr

Elevation464 ft (141 m)

Education

Bachelor's+11.1%

High School+70.7%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%

Commute32 min

Broadband89.7%

Libraries11

Is Anderson a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Anderson receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Anderson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Anderson is $85,655, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Anderson is $261,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 70.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Anderson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches, including 27.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Anderson has a population of 618 with a density of 694 people per square mile. The median age is 26.9 years, 31% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (38%).

Population

618

Total Population

694

People / sq mi

26.9yrs

Median Age

31% below US avg

0.9mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.2%

Female 44.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Anderson vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	84.8%
	8% above US avg
Spanish	15.2%
	13% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Anderson vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Anderson is $85,655, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Anderson vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$85,655
	14% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$29,064
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,444
IRS Avg AGI	$151,298

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	5.2%
	58% below US avg
Establishments (County)	4,073
County GDP	$9,867M

Business (County)

Restaurants	295
Healthcare	387
Retail	437
Manufacturing	130

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$12,473
	256% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate	4.76%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	31.7 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Anderson is $261,900, 7% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$261,900
	7% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,599
1 Bedroom	$1,759
2 Bedrooms	$2,132
3 Bedrooms	$2,658
4 Bedrooms	$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	53.0%
Housing Units	205
Median Year Built	1967

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$12,473
	256% above US avg
Effective Rate	4.76%

In Anderson, 32.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.0% of residents lack health insurance. 11.6% are current smokers. 20.2% report depression. 24.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Anderson vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	32.8%
	2% above US avg
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart Disease	4.6%
High Blood Pressure	29.2%
Asthma	11.2%
COPD	4.8%
Cancer	6.9%
Stroke	2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	11.6%
	17% below US avg
Binge Drinking	15.7%
Physical Inactivity	24.2%
Depression	20.2%
Mental Distress	18.2%
Physical Distress	12.1%
Short Sleep	41.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	100.0%
Uninsured	9.0%
	5% above US avg
Checkup Rate	76.8%
Dental Visits	65.9%
Premature Death	4,363/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	9.7/10
Exercise Access	90.6%
Healthcare Facilities	387

Anderson has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.9 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	52.1°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	50.9 inches
	34% above US avg
Snowfall	27.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	464 ft (141 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density	694/sq mi
Coordinates	40.7613°N, 74.9256°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County FIPS	34019

It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 6.7-point margin. 89.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.4%

D 45.7%

Winner: Republican by 6.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	11.1%
	67% below US avg
High School+	70.7%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	6.24

D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1	Metro — 1 million+
Population Density	694/sq mi
Total Area	0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	89.7%
Public Libraries	11
Healthcare Facilities	387
Restaurants	295
Retail Stores	437

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	31.7 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Anderson, NJ

How Anderson Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Anderson a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Anderson vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Anderson vs U.S. Average

Income: Anderson vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Anderson vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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