New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Cologne is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,023. Residents earn $101,723 per year, which is 35% above the national average.
Based on current data, Cologne 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. Cologne stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Cologne is $101,723, which is significantly higher than the national average — 35% above $75,149. This places Cologne among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Cologne is $330,500, 17% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,455 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Cologne experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches, including 17.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 96.7% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $101,723 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $68,085 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,139 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,837 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,268 |
| County GDP | $19,423M |
| Restaurants | 830 |
| Healthcare | 802 |
| Retail | 1,005 |
| Manufacturing | 120 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,412 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.55% |
| Commute Time | 21.1 min |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |
| Census Median | $330,500 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $294,900 |
| Median List Price | $294,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $170 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 104.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,455 |
| 111% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,412 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.55% |
| Obesity | 28.5% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 10,072/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 802 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.0 inches |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 60 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 559/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4932°N, 74.6084°W |
| County FIPS | 34001 |
Winner: Republican by 3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.4% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 559/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 802 |
| Restaurants | 830 |
| Retail Stores | 1,005 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Avg Commute | 21.1 min |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |