At a Glance
Median Income
$100,417
$49,829 per capita
Home Value
$475,300
Zillow: $681,160
Median Rent
$1,761/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
33/100K
931/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.6%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.9%
9.9% smoking rate
How Boonton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boonton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boonton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boonton residents earn a median household income of $100,417 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,829. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% 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 Boonton is $475,300 , 69% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $681,160. Median rent is $1,761/month, with 29.4% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
Boonton reports 33 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 931/100K.
Education
48.6% of adults in Boonton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% above the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boonton 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 totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population8,803
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density3,762/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.0%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$100,417
Per Capita$49,829
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
Housing
A
Home Value$475,300
Rent$1,761
Ownership56.8%
Zillow$681,160
Housing Units3,639
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent33/100K
Property931/100K
Health
Obesity23.9%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death4,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain49.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation403 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.6%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+16.8%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Boonton was founded in 1866.
The median home in Boonton was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.0% 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.