Flanders, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Flanders is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 8,949. Residents earn $149,769 per year, which is 99% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
8,949 Population 1,204/sq mi density
$149,769 Median Income $66,489 per capita
$492,600 Home Value $637,938 Zillow
$1,872 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$149,769 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$492,600 home value, $1,872/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $149,769
99% higher than US avg
Home Value $492,600
75% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 50.1%
49% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,872
61% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 23.9%
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.0%
84% lower than US avg

How Flanders Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population8,949
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density1,204/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 72%

Economy

A+
Median Income$149,769
Per Capita$66,489
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$74,395M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$492,600
Rent$1,872
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$637,938

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity23.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression16.8%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation868 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.1%
High School+96.6%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute32 min
EV Stations1
Libraries37

Is Flanders a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Flanders 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. Flanders stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Flanders is $149,769, which is significantly higher than the national average — 99% above $75,149. This places Flanders among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Flanders is $492,600, making it a premium housing market at 75% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,872 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Flanders is a highly educated community — 50.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Flanders 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 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Flanders has a population of 8,949 with a density of 1,204 people per square mile. The median age is 43.4 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (72%), with 2.9% Black.

Population

8,949
Total Population
1,204
People / sq mi
43.4yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
7.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Flanders vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only79.7%
2% above US avg
Spanish20.3%
51% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Flanders vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Flanders is $149,769, which is 99% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Flanders vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$149,769
99% above US avg
Per Capita Income$66,489
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
IRS Avg AGI$156,784

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.0%
84% below US avg
Establishments (County)18,002
County GDP$74,395M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,349
Healthcare1,822
Retail1,639
Manufacturing496

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,570
288% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.75%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.9 min
Work from Home21.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Flanders is $492,600, 75% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,872 (61% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $637,938.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$492,600
75% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$637,938
Median List Price$550,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$550,000
$/Sq Ft$256
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio108.6%
Price Drops75.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,872
61% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied59.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,570
288% above US avg
Effective Rate2.75%
In Flanders, 23.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 16.8% report depression. 18.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Flanders vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity23.9%
26% below US avg
Diabetes7.4%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma8.9%
COPD4.0%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.2%
Physical Inactivity18.6%
Depression16.8%
Mental Distress15.2%
Physical Distress10.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.4%
Checkup Rate75.9%
Premature Death4,240/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.4/10
Exercise Access98.5%
Healthcare Facilities1,822

Crime Rates: Flanders vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Flanders 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 is 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.5 inches
20% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation868 ft (265 m)
Area7.4 sq mi (19.2 km²)
Population Density1,204/sq mi
Coordinates40.8439°N, 74.7098°W
County FIPS34027
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 50.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 2.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.4%
D 47.7%

Winner: Republican by 2.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.1%
49% above US avg
High School+96.6%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,204/sq mi
Total Area7.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries37
Healthcare Facilities1,822
Restaurants1,349
Retail Stores1,639

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.9 min
Work from Home21.9%

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