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Griggstown, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Somerset County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
928 Population 379/sq mi density
$207,542 Median Income $88,138 per capita
$560,100 Home Value $714,538 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
115 Violent Crime/100K 2,443 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$207,542 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$560,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
115 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
49.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Griggstown, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$207,542
176% above
$88,138 per capita
Home Value
$560,100
99% above
Zillow: $714,538
Violent Crime
115/100K
70% below
2,443/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.1%
46% above
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.4%
21% below
8.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Griggstown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
276%
Home Value
199%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
146%
Unemployment
156%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Griggstown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Griggstown residents earn a median household income of $207,542 , which is 176% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $88,138. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% 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 Griggstown is $560,100 , 99% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $714,538. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Safety & Crime

Griggstown reports 115 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,443/100K.

Education

49.1% of adults in Griggstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% above the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Griggstown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population928
Median Age55.7 yrs
Density379/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$207,542
Per Capita$88,138
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$54,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,046

Housing

A+
Home Value$560,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$714,538
Housing Units408
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

F
Violent115/100K
Property2,443/100K

Health

Obesity25.4%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,545/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation112 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.1%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score7.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute27 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Griggstown was built in 1952.
26.8% 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.
2.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.