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Basking Ridge, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Somerset County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
7,882 Population 1,168/sq mi density
$200,378 Median Income $101,591 per capita
$841,700 Home Value $911,467 Zillow
$565 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
13 Violent Crime/100K 720 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$200,378 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$841,700 home value, $565/mo rent
F
Safety
1.3 / 5.0
13 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Basking Ridge, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$200,378
167% above
$101,591 per capita
Home Value
$841,700
199% above
Zillow: $911,467
Median Rent
$565/mo
51% below
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
13/100K
97% below
720/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
73.6%
118% above
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.7%
23% below
7.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Basking Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Basking Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
267%
Home Value
299%
Rent
49%
Poverty
7%
Bachelor's
218%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
3%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Basking Ridge a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Basking Ridge residents earn a median household income of $200,378 , which is 167% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $101,591. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 823 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Basking Ridge is $841,700 , 199% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $911,467. Median rent is $565/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Basking Ridge reports 13 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 720/100K.

Education

73.6% of adults in Basking Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (118% above the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Basking Ridge has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population7,882
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density1,168/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$200,378
Per Capita$101,591
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$54,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,046

Housing

A
Home Value$841,700
Rent$565
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$911,467
Housing Units2,890
Rent Burden29.8%

Crime

F
Violent13/100K
Property720/100K

Health

Obesity24.7%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,545/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation356 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+73.6%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+36.3%
School Score7.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Basking Ridge was built in 1971.
25.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 823 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.