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Forsgate, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Middlesex County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,094 Population 2,380/sq mi density
$235,357 Median Income $78,141 per capita
$645,400 Home Value $455,672 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
100 Violent Crime/100K 681 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$235,357 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$645,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
100 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
77.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Forsgate, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$235,357
213% above
$78,141 per capita
Home Value
$645,400
129% above
Zillow: $455,672
Violent Crime
100/100K
74% below
681/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
77.2%
129% above
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.8%
35% below
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)

Income
313%
Home Value
229%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
229%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
26%
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.