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Branchville, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Sussex County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
724 Population 1,227/sq mi density
$124,167 Median Income $51,894 per capita
$299,600 Home Value $455,030 Zillow
$1,607 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
114 Violent Crime/100K 1,621 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$124,167 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$299,600 home value, $1,607/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Branchville, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$124,167
65% above
$51,894 per capita
Home Value
$299,600
6% above
Zillow: $455,030
Median Rent
$1,607/mo
38% above
19.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
114/100K
70% below
1,621/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
28% below
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
89% below
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
19% below
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
282 sunny days/yr

How Branchville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
165%
Home Value
106%
Rent
138%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
11%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Branchville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Branchville residents earn a median household income of $124,167 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,894. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,624 business establishments, including 285 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Branchville is $299,600 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $455,030. Median rent is $1,607/month, with 19.4% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Branchville reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,621/100K.

Education

24.3% of adults in Branchville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Branchville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population724
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density1,227/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$124,167
Per Capita$51,894
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$6,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129

Housing

A+
Home Value$299,600
Rent$1,607
Ownership60.5%
Zillow$455,030
Housing Units397
Rent Burden19.4%

Crime

F
Violent114/100K
Property1,621/100K

Health

Obesity25.9%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,516/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation552 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Branchville was built in 1938.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 285 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.