At a Glance
Median Income
$235,357
$78,141 per capita
Home Value
$645,400
Zillow: $455,672
Violent Crime
100/100K
681/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
77.2%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.8%
6.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Forsgate Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forsgate's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forsgate 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
Forsgate residents earn a median household income of $235,357 , which is 213% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $78,141. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,382 business establishments, including 1,863 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forsgate is $645,400 , 129% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $455,672. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Safety & Crime
Forsgate reports 100 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 681/100K.
Education
77.2% of adults in Forsgate hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(129% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forsgate has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,094
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density2,380/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$235,357
Per Capita$78,141
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$86,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585
Housing
A+
Home Value$645,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$455,672
Housing Units737
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent100/100K
Property681/100K
Health
Obesity20.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking6.4%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death5,499/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation144 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+77.2%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+37.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute53 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Forsgate was built in 1999.
14.8% of residents use public transit to commute.
44.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,863 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 64 fatal vehicle crashes.
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