New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Boonton is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 8,803. Residents earn $100,417 per year, which is 34% above the national average.
Based on current data, Boonton receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Boonton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Boonton is $100,417, which is significantly higher than the national average — 34% above $75,149. This places Boonton among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Boonton is $475,300, making it a premium housing market at 69% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,761 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Boonton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 47 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 935 per 100,000, 52% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Boonton 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 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 79.2% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 20.8% |
| 55% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $100,417 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,829 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $156,784 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% |
| 66% 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 | 2.86% |
| Commute Time | 24.5 min |
| Work from Home | 14.5% |
| Census Median | $475,300 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $650,945 |
| Median List Price | $755,250 |
| Median List Price | $755,250 |
| $/Sq Ft | $290 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.7% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,761 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,569 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.86% |
| Obesity | 23.9% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% |
| Depression | 16.1% |
| Mental Distress | 14.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 4,240/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Total Violent | 47.3/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 11.8/100K |
| Assault | 35.5/100K |
| Total Property | 935.0/100K |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 106.5/100K |
| Theft | 769.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 59.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.2 inches |
| 29% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 403 ft (123 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,762/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9038°N, 74.4064°W |
| County FIPS | 34027 |
Winner: Republican by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.6% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,762/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Retail Stores | 1,639 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 24.5 min |
| Work from Home | 14.5% |