New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Cedar Knolls is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 4,754. Residents earn $166,077 per year, which is 121% above the national average.
Based on current data, Cedar Knolls receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Cedar Knolls stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Cedar Knolls is $166,077, which is significantly higher than the national average — 121% above $75,149. This places Cedar Knolls among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Cedar Knolls is $610,100, making it a premium housing market at 116% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,802 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Cedar Knolls is a highly educated community — 55.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Cedar Knolls 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 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 61.2% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 38.8% |
| 190% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $166,077 |
| 121% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $68,105 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $156,784 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.5% |
| 96% 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 | 2.22% |
| Commute Time | 22.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 64.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.3% |
| Census Median | $610,100 |
| 116% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $674,450 |
| Median List Price | $674,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $361 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,802 |
| 141% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,173 |
| Rent Burden | 31.0% |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.22% |
| Obesity | 21.5% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart Disease | 3.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.9% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| COPD | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.6% |
| Depression | 15.6% |
| Mental Distress | 14.0% |
| Physical Distress | 9.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| 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 | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.2 inches |
| 29% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 366 ft (112 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,308/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8189°N, 74.4552°W |
| County FIPS | 34027 |
Winner: Republican by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 55.8% |
| 66% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,308/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 97.0% |
| 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 | 22.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 64.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.3% |