At a Glance
Median Income
$147,714
$65,931 per capita
Home Value
$722,700
Zillow: $1,061,351
Median Rent
$3,009/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
27/100K
576/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.3%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.6%
8.2% smoking rate
How Florham Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Florham Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Florham Park a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Florham Park residents earn a median household income of $147,714 , which is 97% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,931. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,692 business establishments, including 1,759 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Florham Park is $722,700 , 156% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,061,351. Median rent is $3,009/month, with 29.3% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Florham Park reports 27 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 576/100K.
Education
66.3% of adults in Florham Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(97% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 50.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population13,134
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,797/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born14.2%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$147,714
Per Capita$65,931
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$76,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,699
Housing
B+
Home Value$722,700
Rent$3,009
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$1,061,351
Housing Units4,778
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent27/100K
Property576/100K
Health
Obesity22.6%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death8,341/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
Elevation222 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.3%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+34.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 72%
Commute26 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries34
Did You Know?
Florham Park was founded in 1899.
The median home in Florham Park was built in 1981.
26.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.549 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
14.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 1,759 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.