Great Meadows, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Morris County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
353 Population 231/sq mi density
$73,836 Median Income $51,354 per capita
$372,100 Home Value $486,569 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$73,836 median income, 7.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$372,100 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Great Meadows, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,836
2% below
$51,354 per capita
Home Value
$372,100
32% above
Zillow: $486,569
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
6% below
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Great Meadows Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Great Meadows's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
98%
Home Value
132%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Great Meadows a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Great Meadows residents earn a median household income of $73,836 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,354. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,002 business establishments, including 1,349 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Great Meadows is $372,100 , 32% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $486,569. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

17.4% of adults in Great Meadows hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Great Meadows has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population353
Median Age74.0 yrs
Density231/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans32.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$73,836
Per Capita$51,354
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946

Housing

B+
Home Value$372,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$486,569
Housing Units156
Rent Burden27.2%

Health

Obesity30.3%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,240/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation526 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score7.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37

Did You Know?

The median home in Great Meadows was built in 1938.
35.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.