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Great Meadows, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Great Meadows is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 353. Residents earn $73,836 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
353 Population 231/sq mi density
$73,836 Median Income $51,354 per capita
$372,100 Home Value $464,617 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$73,836 median income, 3.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$372,100 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,836
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $372,100
32% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.4%
48% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.3%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.7%
3% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Great Meadows Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population353
Median Age74.0 yrs
Density231/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans32.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,836
Per Capita$51,354
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$74,395M
Commute12 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$372,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$464,617
Housing Units156
Rent Burden27.2%

Health

Obesity30.3%
Uninsured8.5%
Smoking10.1%
Depression19.6%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain50.9 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation526 ft (160 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute12 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries37

Is Great Meadows a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Great Meadows receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Great Meadows offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Great Meadows is $73,836, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Great Meadows is $372,100, 32% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Great Meadows experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches, including 27.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Great Meadows has a population of 353 with a density of 231 people per square mile. The median age is 74.0 years, 90% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

353
Total Population
231
People / sq mi
74.0yrs
Median Age
90% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Great Meadows vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only65.9%
16% below US avg
Spanish34.1%
154% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Great Meadows vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Great Meadows is $73,836, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes.

Income: Great Meadows vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,836
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$51,354
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
IRS Avg AGI$156,784

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)18,002
County GDP$74,395M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,349
Healthcare1,822
Retail1,639
Manufacturing496

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,570
288% above US avg
Cost of Living108.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.65%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time12.0 min
Drive Alone64.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home35.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Great Meadows is $372,100, 32% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $464,617.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$372,100
32% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$464,617
Median List Price$499,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$499,000
$/Sq Ft$343
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio98.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units156
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,570
288% above US avg
Effective Rate3.65%
In Great Meadows, 30.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.5% of residents lack health insurance. 10.1% are current smokers. 19.6% report depression. 21.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Great Meadows vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.3%
6% below US avg
Diabetes6.9%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure26.7%
Asthma9.8%
COPD4.3%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking10.1%
28% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity21.1%
Depression19.6%
Mental Distress16.5%
Physical Distress10.9%
Short Sleep37.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured8.5%
1% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.2%
Dental Visits70.1%
Premature Death4,240/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.4/10
Exercise Access98.5%
Healthcare Facilities1,822
Great Meadows has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.9 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.9 inches
34% above US avg
Snowfall27.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation526 ft (160 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density231/sq mi
Coordinates40.8758°N, 74.8966°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS34027
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 2.7-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.4%
D 47.7%

Winner: Republican by 2.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.4%
48% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.24
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density231/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries37
Healthcare Facilities1,822
Restaurants1,349
Retail Stores1,639

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute12.0 min
Drive Alone64.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home35.4%

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