At a Glance
Median Income
$130,938
$60,829 per capita
Home Value
$416,900
Zillow: $727,569
Median Rent
$1,438/mo
42.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
284/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.9%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.1%
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Califon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Califon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Califon a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Califon residents earn a median household income of $130,938 , which is 74% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,829. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,073 business establishments, including 295 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Califon is $416,900 , 48% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $727,569. Median rent is $1,438/month, with 42.8% 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 1956.
Safety & Crime
Califon reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 284/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
58.9% of adults in Califon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Califon has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,065
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density1,109/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$130,938
Per Capita$60,829
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$9,867M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,444
Housing
A+
Home Value$416,900
Rent$1,438
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$727,569
Housing Units412
Rent Burden42.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property284/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary95/100K
Health
Obesity26.1%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,363/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation478 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.9%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+17.5%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute34 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Califon was founded in 1918.
The median home in Califon was built in 1956.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 295 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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