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Florham Park, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Essex County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
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 29.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
9 Violent Crime/100K 963 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
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
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
9 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Florham Park, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$147,714
97% above
$65,931 per capita
Home Value
$722,700
156% above
Zillow: $1,009,491
Median Rent
$3,009/mo
159% above
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
9/100K
98% below
963/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.3%
97% above
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.6%
30% below
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
271 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
197%
Home Value
256%
Rent
259%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
197%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
2%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Florham Park a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
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 2.9% (19% below 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 $1,009,491. 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 9 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 98% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 963/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population13,134
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,797/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$147,714
Per Capita$65,931
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$76,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,699

Housing

B+
Home Value$722,700
Rent$3,009
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$1,009,491
Housing Units4,778
Rent Burden29.3%

Crime

C
Violent9/100K
Property963/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault9/100K
Burglary165/100K

Health

Obesity22.6%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death8,341/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.