New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Bernardsville is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 7,871. Residents earn $231,006 per year, which is 207% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bernardsville receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Bernardsville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Bernardsville is $231,006, which is significantly higher than the national average — 207% above $75,149. This places Bernardsville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Bernardsville is $737,600, making it a premium housing market at 162% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,155 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Bernardsville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 13 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 720 per 100,000, 63% below the national average.
Bernardsville is a highly educated community — 69.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Bernardsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 81.7% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 18.3% |
| 37% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $231,006 |
| 207% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $106,981 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $156,784 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.7% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,002 |
| County GDP | $74,395M |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Healthcare | 1,822 |
| Retail | 1,639 |
| Manufacturing | 496 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.84% |
| Commute Time | 27.5 min |
| Work from Home | 23.3% |
| Census Median | $737,600 |
| 162% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $979,321 |
| Median List Price | $580,000 |
| Median List Price | $580,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $341 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.8% |
| Price Drops | 21.4% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,155 |
| 85% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.84% |
| Obesity | 25.4% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart Disease | 3.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.2% |
| Asthma | 8.2% |
| COPD | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.8% |
| Depression | 16.0% |
| Mental Distress | 13.3% |
| Physical Distress | 8.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 4,240/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Total Violent | 12.9/100K |
| 97% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 12.9/100K |
| Total Property | 720.2/100K |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 77.2/100K |
| Theft | 643.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.3 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.5 inches |
| 20% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 12.8 sq mi (33.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 613/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7304°N, 74.5926°W |
| County FIPS | 34027 |
Winner: Republican by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 69.5% |
| 106% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 613/sq mi |
| Total Area | 12.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Retail Stores | 1,639 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 27.5 min |
| Work from Home | 23.3% |