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Carteret, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Richmond County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
25,187
Population
5,737/sq mi density
$87,553
Median Income
$36,299 per capita
$370,200
Home Value
$543,351 Zillow
$2,012
Median Rent
26.6% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
135
Violent Crime/100K
1,121 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$87,553 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$370,200 home value, $2,012/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Carteret enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 31.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 17 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,737/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5838°N, 74.2275°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Richmond County County |
| Nearest Airport | Newark Liberty International (EWR) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0429 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 98 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 56 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in |
Carteret has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.0").