New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Essex Fells is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 2,320. Residents earn $250,001 per year, which is 233% above the national average.
Based on current data, Essex Fells receives an overall livability score of 4.8 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. Essex Fells stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Essex Fells is $250,001, which is significantly higher than the national average — 233% above $75,149. This places Essex Fells among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 0.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Essex Fells is $976,300, making it a premium housing market at 246% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Essex Fells is a highly educated community — 81.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Essex Fells experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 80.2% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.8% |
| 48% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $250,001 |
| 233% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $122,383 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,699 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $112,115 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 23,692 |
| County GDP | $76,180M |
| Restaurants | 1,759 |
| Healthcare | 2,593 |
| Retail | 2,565 |
| Manufacturing | 603 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $16,276 |
| 365% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.67% |
| Commute Time | 31.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 57.1% |
| Public Transit | 7.7% |
| Work from Home | 32.5% |
| Census Median | $976,300 |
| 246% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,394,364 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| 201% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 37.5% |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $16,276 |
| 365% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.67% |
| Obesity | 19.9% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.4% |
| Heart Disease | 3.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 20.4% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| COPD | 2.8% |
| Stroke | 1.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.5% |
| Depression | 17.3% |
| Mental Distress | 12.9% |
| Physical Distress | 7.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,341/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,593 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.6 inches |
| 28% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 506 ft (154 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,645/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8281°N, 74.2762°W |
| County FIPS | 34013 |
Winner: Democrat by 44.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 81.5% |
| 142% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,645/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 95.9% |
| Public Libraries | 34 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,593 |
| Restaurants | 1,759 |
| Retail Stores | 2,565 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| Avg Commute | 31.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 57.1% |
| Public Transit | 7.7% |
| Work from Home | 32.5% |