At a Glance
Median Income
$85,655
$29,064 per capita
Home Value
$261,900
Zillow: $468,153
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
70.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
11.6% smoking rate
How Anderson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Anderson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Anderson a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Anderson residents earn a median household income of $85,655 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,064. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,073 business establishments, including 295 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Anderson is $261,900 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $468,153. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
11.1% of adults in Anderson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
70.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Anderson has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population618
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density694/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born8.1%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,655
Per Capita$29,064
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,867M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,444
Housing
A+
Home Value$261,900
Rent
Ownership53.0%
Zillow$468,153
Housing Units205
Rent Burden28.7%
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,363/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation464 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+70.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Anderson was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 295 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.