New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Califon is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,065. Residents earn $130,938 per year, which is 74% above the national average.
Based on current data, Califon receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Califon stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Califon is $130,938, which is significantly higher than the national average — 74% above $75,149. This places Califon among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Califon is $416,900, 48% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,438 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Califon is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 95 per 100,000, 95% below the national average.
Califon is a highly educated community — 58.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Califon 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 50.9 inches, including 27.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 93.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.7% |
| 50% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $130,938 |
| 74% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $60,829 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,444 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $151,298 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,073 |
| County GDP | $9,867M |
| Restaurants | 295 |
| Healthcare | 387 |
| Retail | 437 |
| Manufacturing | 130 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $12,473 |
| 256% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.99% |
| Commute Time | 34.3 min |
| Work from Home | 15.8% |
| Census Median | $416,900 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $727,569 |
| $/Sq Ft | $305 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.4% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,438 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 42.8% |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,473 |
| 256% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.99% |
| Obesity | 26.1% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.3% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.8% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 4,363/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 387 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 94.7/100K |
| 95% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 94.7/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.9 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 478 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7195°N, 74.8369°W |
| County FIPS | 34019 |
Winner: Republican by 6.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 58.9% |
| 75% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,109/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 387 |
| Restaurants | 295 |
| Retail Stores | 437 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 34.3 min |
| Work from Home | 15.8% |