At a Glance
Median Income
$149,769
$66,489 per capita
Home Value
$492,600
Zillow: $661,568
Median Rent
$1,872/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
50.1%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.9%
9.7% smoking rate
How Flanders Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Flanders's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Flanders 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
Flanders residents earn a median household income of $149,769 , which is 99% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,489. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,002 business establishments, including 1,349 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Flanders is $492,600 , 75% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $661,568. Median rent is $1,872/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
50.1% of adults in Flanders hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Flanders has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population8,949
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density1,204/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born15.8%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$149,769
Per Capita$66,489
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
Housing
A+
Home Value$492,600
Rent$1,872
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$661,568
Housing Units3,833
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity23.9%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation868 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.1%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+19.2%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Flanders was built in 1979.
21.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
15.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.