New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Gillette is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 2,739. Residents earn $160,272 per year, which is 113% above the national average.
Based on current data, Gillette receives an overall livability score of 4.8 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. Gillette stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Gillette is $160,272, which is significantly higher than the national average — 113% above $75,149. This places Gillette among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Gillette is $634,400, making it a premium housing market at 125% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Gillette is a highly educated community — 68.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Gillette experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches, including 24.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 75.8% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 24.2% |
| 81% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $160,272 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $79,539 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,622 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $109,188 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 16,571 |
| County GDP | $51,947M |
| Restaurants | 1,317 |
| Healthcare | 1,591 |
| Retail | 1,861 |
| Manufacturing | 523 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,532 |
| 287% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.13% |
| Commute Time | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 32.7% |
| Census Median | $634,400 |
| 125% above US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $397 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 110.2% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,532 |
| 287% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.13% |
| Obesity | 22.3% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.0% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| COPD | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.7% |
| Depression | 16.7% |
| Mental Distress | 14.1% |
| Physical Distress | 9.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,477/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,591 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.4 inches |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 237 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 634/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6952°N, 74.4569°W |
| County FIPS | 34039 |
Winner: Democrat by 24.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 68.3% |
| 103% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 634/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 24 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,591 |
| Restaurants | 1,317 |
| Retail Stores | 1,861 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Avg Commute | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 32.7% |