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Bernardsville, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Morris County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
7,871 Population 613/sq mi density
$231,006 Median Income $106,981 per capita
$737,600 Home Value $979,321 Zillow
$2,155 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
26 Violent Crime/100K 561 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$231,006 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$737,600 home value, $2,155/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
26 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Bernardsville, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$231,006
207% above
$106,981 per capita
Home Value
$737,600
162% above
Zillow: $979,321
Median Rent
$2,155/mo
85% above
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
26/100K
93% below
561/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
69.5%
106% above
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.4%
21% below
7.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Bernardsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
307%
Home Value
262%
Rent
185%
Poverty
6%
Bachelor's
206%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
7%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bernardsville 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

Bernardsville residents earn a median household income of $231,006 , which is 207% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $106,981. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,002 business establishments, including 1,349 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bernardsville is $737,600 , 162% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $979,321. Median rent is $2,155/month, with 26.8% 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 1963.

Safety & Crime

Bernardsville reports 26 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 561/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

69.5% of adults in Bernardsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (106% above the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bernardsville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population7,871
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density613/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$231,006
Per Capita$106,981
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946

Housing

A+
Home Value$737,600
Rent$2,155
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$979,321
Housing Units2,800
Rent Burden26.8%

Crime

F
Violent26/100K
Property561/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault26/100K
Burglary39/100K

Health

Obesity25.4%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,240/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation758 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+69.5%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+28.5%
School Score7.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband98.6%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37

Did You Know?

The median home in Bernardsville was built in 1963.
23.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.