Flagtown, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Somerset County County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
985 Population 576/sq mi density
$220,677 Median Income $81,984 per capita
$650,200 Home Value $532,498 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$220,677 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$650,200 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Flagtown, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$220,677
194% above
$81,984 per capita
Home Value
$650,200
131% above
Zillow: $532,498
Bachelor's Degree+
65.2%
93% above
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
24% below
7.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Flagtown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Flagtown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
294%
Home Value
231%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
193%
Unemployment
111%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Flagtown a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Flagtown residents earn a median household income of $220,677 , which is 194% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $81,984. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 823 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Flagtown is $650,200 , 131% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $532,498. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Education

65.2% of adults in Flagtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% above the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Flagtown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population985
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density576/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans0.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$220,677
Per Capita$81,984
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$54,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,046

Housing

A+
Home Value$650,200
Rent
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$532,498
Housing Units404
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity24.4%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking7.5%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death4,545/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation123 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+65.2%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+23.7%
School Score7.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute25 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Flagtown was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 823 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.