Annandale, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Annandale is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,751. Residents earn $149,886 per year, which is 99% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,751 Population 1,208/sq mi density
$149,886 Median Income $69,243 per capita
$482,700 Home Value
$2,662 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$149,886 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$482,700 home value, $2,662/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $149,886
99% higher than US avg
Home Value $482,700
71% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 66.0%
96% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,662
129% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 25.2%
21% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.5%
136% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,751
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density1,208/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 84%

Economy

A
Median Income$149,886
Per Capita$69,243
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,867M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$482,700
Rent$2,662
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity25.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.2%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation412 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+66.0%
High School+99.3%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute31 min
Libraries11

Is Annandale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Annandale receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Annandale stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Annandale is $149,886, which is significantly higher than the national average — 99% above $75,149. This places Annandale among higher-income communities. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Annandale is $482,700, making it a premium housing market at 71% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,662 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Annandale is a highly educated community — 66.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Annandale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches, including 27.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Annandale has a population of 1,751 with a density of 1,208 people per square mile. The median age is 34.5 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.7%).

Population

1,751
Total Population
1,208
People / sq mi
34.5yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Annandale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.8%
7% above US avg
Spanish16.2%
21% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Annandale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Annandale is $149,886, which is 99% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Annandale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$149,886
99% above US avg
Per Capita Income$69,243
Avg Weekly Wage$1,444
IRS Avg AGI$151,298

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,073
County GDP$9,867M

Business (County)

Restaurants295
Healthcare387
Retail437
Manufacturing130

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$12,473
256% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.6 min
Work from Home13.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Annandale is $482,700, 71% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,662 (129% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$482,700
71% above US avg
Median List Price$600,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$600,000
$/Sq Ft$263
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,662
129% above US avg

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-Occupied71.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$12,473
256% above US avg
Effective Rate2.58%
In Annandale, 25.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 18.2% report depression. 17.4% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.2%
21% below US avg
Diabetes6.6%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure24.7%
Asthma9.1%
COPD3.7%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity17.4%
Depression18.2%
Mental Distress15.1%
Physical Distress9.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.1%
Checkup Rate75.3%
Premature Death4,363/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.7/10
Exercise Access90.6%
Healthcare Facilities387

Crime Rates: Annandale vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Annandale 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.9 inches
34% above US avg
Snowfall27.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation412 ft (126 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density1,208/sq mi
Coordinates40.6468°N, 74.8881°W
County FIPS34019
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 66.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 6.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.4%
D 45.7%

Winner: Republican by 6.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+66.0%
96% above US avg
High School+99.3%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,208/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities387
Restaurants295
Retail Stores437

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.6 min
Work from Home13.7%

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