Green Knoll, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Somerset County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
6,664 Population 1,436/sq mi density
$156,630 Median Income $64,652 per capita
$581,600 Home Value $530,141 Zillow
$1,417 Median Rent 38.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$156,630 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$581,600 home value, $1,417/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Green Knoll, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$156,630
108% above
$64,652 per capita
Home Value
$581,600
106% above
Zillow: $530,141
Median Rent
$1,417/mo
22% above
38.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
58.4%
73% above
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.4%
27% below
7.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Green Knoll Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
208%
Home Value
206%
Rent
122%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
173%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Green Knoll a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Green Knoll residents earn a median household income of $156,630 , which is 108% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $64,652. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 823 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Green Knoll is $581,600 , 106% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $530,141. Median rent is $1,417/month, with 38.2% 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 1981.

Education

58.4% of adults in Green Knoll hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% above the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Green Knoll has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,664
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density1,436/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born21.1%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$156,630
Per Capita$64,652
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$54,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,046

Housing

A+
Home Value$581,600
Rent$1,417
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$530,141
Housing Units2,458
Rent Burden38.2%

Health

Obesity23.4%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking7.4%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,545/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation191 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+58.4%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+24.8%
School Score7.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Green Knoll was built in 1981.
27.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
21.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 823 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.