New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Budd Lake is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 10,106. Residents earn $113,036 per year, which is 50% above the national average.
Based on current data, Budd Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Budd Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Budd Lake is $113,036, which is significantly higher than the national average — 50% above $75,149. This places Budd Lake among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Budd Lake is $437,200, making it a premium housing market at 55% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,326 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 47.9% 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.
Budd Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 67.7% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 32.3% |
| 141% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $113,036 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,719 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $156,784 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
| 54% 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 | 3.10% |
| Commute Time | 32.0 min |
| Work from Home | 18.4% |
| Census Median | $437,200 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $540,991 |
| Median List Price | $635,000 |
| Median List Price | $635,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $380 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.1% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,326 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,192 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.10% |
| Obesity | 23.4% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.7% |
| Depression | 15.8% |
| Mental Distress | 14.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 4,240/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.5 inches |
| 20% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 939 ft (286 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,858/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8735°N, 74.7368°W |
| County FIPS | 34027 |
Winner: Republican by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 47.9% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,858/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Retail Stores | 1,639 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 32.0 min |
| Work from Home | 18.4% |