New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Echelon is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 13,577. Residents earn $81,808 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Based on current data, Echelon receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Echelon stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Echelon is $81,808, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Echelon is $288,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,697 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Echelon is a highly educated community — 52.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Echelon enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 69.3% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 30.7% |
| 129% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,808 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,922 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,328 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,384 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.6% |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,090 |
| County GDP | $34,620M |
| Restaurants | 1,066 |
| Healthcare | 1,718 |
| Retail | 1,618 |
| Manufacturing | 359 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,783 |
| 180% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.40% |
| Commute Time | 30.9 min |
| Work from Home | 17.5% |
| Census Median | $288,000 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $178,000 |
| Median List Price | $178,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $215 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.0% |
| Price Drops | 27.3% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,697 |
| 46% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 37.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,783 |
| 180% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.40% |
| Obesity | 24.8% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.1% |
| Depression | 16.6% |
| Mental Distress | 14.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,984/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,718 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.3 inches |
| 30% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 76 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,849/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8472°N, 74.9937°W |
| County FIPS | 34007 |
Winner: Democrat by 27.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 52.7% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,849/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,718 |
| Restaurants | 1,066 |
| Retail Stores | 1,618 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| Avg Commute | 30.9 min |
| Work from Home | 17.5% |