New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Brass Castle is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,844. Residents earn $144,865 per year, which is 93% above the national average.
Based on current data, Brass Castle receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Brass Castle stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Brass Castle is $144,865, which is significantly higher than the national average — 93% above $75,149. This places Brass Castle among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Brass Castle is $419,600, 49% above the national median. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Brass Castle is a highly educated community — 59.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Brass Castle experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches, including 23.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 89.4% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.6% |
| 21% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $144,865 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,720 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,245 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,243 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,852 |
| County GDP | $6,162M |
| Restaurants | 242 |
| Healthcare | 313 |
| Retail | 324 |
| Manufacturing | 112 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,194 |
| 163% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.19% |
| Commute Time | 35.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 27.4% |
| Census Median | $419,600 |
| 49% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,194 |
| 163% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.19% |
| Obesity | 30.6% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,006/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 313 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 900 ft (274 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 627/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7631°N, 75.0264°W |
| County FIPS | 34041 |
Winner: Republican by 20.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 59.6% |
| 77% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 627/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 98.8% |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 313 |
| Restaurants | 242 |
| Retail Stores | 324 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 35.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 27.4% |