Great Notch, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Essex County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
3,898 Population 3,937/sq mi density
$151,705 Median Income $79,406 per capita
$556,300 Home Value $632,974 Zillow
$1,826 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$151,705 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$556,300 home value, $1,826/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Great Notch, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$151,705
102% above
$79,406 per capita
Home Value
$556,300
97% above
Zillow: $632,974
Median Rent
$1,826/mo
57% above
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
56.1%
66% above
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
189% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
22% below
8.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Great Notch Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
202%
Home Value
197%
Rent
157%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
166%
Unemployment
289%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Great Notch a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Great Notch residents earn a median household income of $151,705 , which is 102% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $79,406. The unemployment rate stands at 10.4% (189% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,692 business establishments, including 1,759 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Great Notch is $556,300 , 97% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $632,974. Median rent is $1,826/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Education

56.1% of adults in Great Notch hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% above the national average). 99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Great Notch has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,898
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density3,937/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born11.5%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$151,705
Per Capita$79,406
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$76,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,699

Housing

A+
Home Value$556,300
Rent$1,826
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$632,974
Housing Units1,839
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity25.1%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death8,341/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
Elevation358 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.1%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+23.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 27% / D 72%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries34

Did You Know?

The median home in Great Notch was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.549 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
11.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 1,759 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.