New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Florham Park is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 13,134. Residents earn $147,714 per year, which is 97% above the national average.
Based on current data, Florham Park receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Florham Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Florham Park is $147,714, which is significantly higher than the national average — 97% above $75,149. This places Florham Park among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Florham Park is $722,700, making it a premium housing market at 156% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,009 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Florham Park is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 17 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 860 per 100,000, 56% below the national average.
Florham Park is a highly educated community — 66.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Florham Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches, including 24.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 84.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.7% |
| 17% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $147,714 |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $65,931 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,699 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $112,115 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% 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 | 2.25% |
| Commute Time | 26.1 min |
| Work from Home | 26.4% |
| Census Median | $722,700 |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,009,491 |
| Median List Price | $1,295,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,295,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $555 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,009 |
| 159% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $16,276 |
| 365% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.25% |
| Obesity | 22.6% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart Disease | 3.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.5% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| COPD | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.6% |
| Depression | 16.6% |
| Mental Distress | 14.5% |
| Physical Distress | 9.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,341/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,593 |
| Total Violent | 16.9/100K |
| 96% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 8.4/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 8.4/100K |
| Total Property | 859.8/100K |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 84.3/100K |
| Theft | 741.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 33.7/100K |
| Arson | 8.4/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.4 inches |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 222 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,797/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7760°N, 74.3943°W |
| County FIPS | 34013 |
Winner: Democrat by 44.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 66.3% |
| 97% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,797/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 9 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 9 |
| Public Libraries | 34 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,593 |
| Restaurants | 1,759 |
| Retail Stores | 2,565 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| Avg Commute | 26.1 min |
| Work from Home | 26.4% |