New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Forsgate is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 2,094. Residents earn $235,357 per year, which is 213% above the national average.
Based on current data, Forsgate receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Forsgate stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Forsgate is $235,357, which is significantly higher than the national average — 213% above $75,149. This places Forsgate among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 53 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Forsgate is $645,400, making it a premium housing market at 129% above the U.S. median of $281,900. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Forsgate is a highly educated community — 77.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Forsgate experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches, including 29.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 39.5% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 60.5% |
| 351% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $235,357 |
| 213% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $78,141 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,585 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,759 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 25,382 |
| County GDP | $86,705M |
| Restaurants | 1,863 |
| Healthcare | 2,497 |
| Retail | 2,447 |
| Manufacturing | 649 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,677 |
| 205% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.65% |
| Commute Time | 52.7 min |
| Work from Home | 44.6% |
| Census Median | $645,400 |
| 129% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,677 |
| 205% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.65% |
| Obesity | 20.8% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 3.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.1% |
| Asthma | 6.7% |
| COPD | 2.6% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.5% |
| Depression | 10.1% |
| Mental Distress | 11.1% |
| Physical Distress | 7.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,499/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,497 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 64 |
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.5 inches |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,380/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3493°N, 74.4678°W |
| County FIPS | 34023 |
Winner: Democrat by 8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 77.2% |
| 129% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,380/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 32 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,497 |
| Restaurants | 1,863 |
| Retail Stores | 2,447 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 64 |
| Avg Commute | 52.7 min |
| Work from Home | 44.6% |