Florham Park, NJ

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.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
13,134 Population 1,797/sq mi density
$147,714 Median Income $65,931 per capita
$722,700 Home Value $1,009,491 Zillow
$3,009 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
17 Violent Crime/100K 860 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$147,714 median income, 2.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$722,700 home value, $3,009/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
17 violent crimes/100K (96% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $147,714
97% higher than US avg
Home Value $722,700
156% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 17/100K
96% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 66.3%
97% higher than US avg
Median Rent $3,009
159% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 22.6%
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.9%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.3%
73% lower than US avg

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

People

Population13,134
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,797/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 73%

Economy

A+
Median Income$147,714
Per Capita$65,931
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$76,180M
Commute26 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$722,700
Rent$3,009
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$1,009,491

Crime

F
Violent17/100K
Property860/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault8/100K
Burglary84/100K

Health

Obesity22.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression16.6%
Heart Disease3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain50.4 in/yr
Elevation222 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+66.3%
High School+98.1%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 27% / D 72%
Commute26 min
EV Stations9
Libraries34

Is Florham Park a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Florham Park has a population of 13,134 with a density of 1,797 people per square mile. The median age is 39.9 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (72.8%), with 9.3% Black.

Population

13,134
Total Population
1,797
People / sq mi
39.9yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
7.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Florham Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.3%
7% above US avg
Spanish15.7%
17% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Florham Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Florham Park is $147,714, which is 97% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Florham Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$147,714
97% above US avg
Per Capita Income$65,931
Avg Weekly Wage$1,699
IRS Avg AGI$112,115

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.3%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)23,692
County GDP$76,180M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,759
Healthcare2,593
Retail2,565
Manufacturing603

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$16,276
365% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.25%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.1 min
Work from Home26.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Florham Park is $722,700, 156% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $3,009 (159% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,009,491.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$722,700
156% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$1,009,491
Median List Price$1,295,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,295,000
$/Sq Ft$555
Homes Sold6
Sale-to-List Ratio97.1%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$3,009
159% 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-Occupied69.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$16,276
365% above US avg
Effective Rate2.25%
In Florham Park, 22.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 16.6% report depression. 16.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Florham Park vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity22.6%
30% below US avg
Diabetes6.9%
Heart Disease3.9%
High Blood Pressure26.5%
Asthma8.9%
COPD3.5%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.8%
Physical Inactivity16.6%
Depression16.6%
Mental Distress14.5%
Physical Distress9.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.7%
Checkup Rate76.8%
Premature Death8,341/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access99.5%
Healthcare Facilities2,593
Florham Park has a violent crime rate of 17 per 100,000 residents, 96% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 860 per 100,000 (56% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent16.9/100K
96% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape8.4/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault8.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property859.8/100K
56% below US avg
Burglary84.3/100K
Theft741.8/100K
Vehicle Theft33.7/100K
Arson8.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Florham Park has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.4 inches
33% above US avg
Snowfall24.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation222 ft (68 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²)
Population Density1,797/sq mi
Coordinates40.7760°N, 74.3943°W
County FIPS34013
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 66.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (97% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 44.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 26.8%
D 71.7%

Winner: Democrat by 44.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+66.3%
97% above US avg
High School+98.1%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,797/sq mi
Total Area7.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations9
Alt Fuel Stations9
Public Libraries34
Healthcare Facilities2,593
Restaurants1,759
Retail Stores2,565

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.1 min
Work from Home26.4%

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