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Harmony, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Harmony is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 302. Residents earn $56,307 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
302 Population 290/sq mi density
$56,307 Median Income $44,695 per capita
$328,600 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,307 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$328,600 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,307
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $328,600
17% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.0%
55% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.1%
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population302
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density290/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,307
Per Capita$44,695
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,982M
Commute46 min

Housing

B
Home Value$328,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units146
Rent Burden30.4%

Health

Obesity31.1%
Uninsured7.8%
Smoking12.4%
Depression19.1%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain51.0 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation393 ft (120 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute46 min
Broadband83.9%
Libraries10

Is Harmony a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Harmony receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Harmony offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Harmony is $56,307, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Harmony is $328,600, 17% above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Harmony experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°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 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Harmony has a population of 302 with a density of 290 people per square mile. The median age is 49.3 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.7%), with 1.3% Black.

Population

302
Total Population
290
People / sq mi
49.3yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45%
Female 55%

Race & Ethnicity

Harmony vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.1%
17% above US avg
Spanish7.9%
41% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Harmony vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Harmony is $56,307, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes.

Income: Harmony vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,307
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,695
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
IRS Avg AGI$85,539

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,088
County GDP$20,982M

Business (County)

Restaurants726
Healthcare748
Retail830
Manufacturing338

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,459
113% above US avg
Cost of Living108.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.27%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time45.7 min
Drive Alone92.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Harmony is $328,600, 17% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$328,600
17% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.4%

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-Occupied90.5%
Housing Units146
Median Year Built1962

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,459
113% above US avg
Effective Rate2.27%
In Harmony, 31.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 7.8% of residents lack health insurance. 12.4% are current smokers. 19.1% report depression. 21.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Harmony vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.1%
3% below US avg
Diabetes7.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure28.4%
Asthma9.2%
COPD4.6%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.4%
11% below US avg
Binge Drinking20.9%
Physical Inactivity21.1%
Depression19.1%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress11.3%
Short Sleep38.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.6%
Uninsured7.8%
9% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,240
Dentists1:1,694
Mental Health1:330
Checkup Rate72.9%
Dental Visits67.3%
Premature Death6,471/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access90.0%
Healthcare Facilities748
Harmony has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.0 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.0 inches
34% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation393 ft (120 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density290/sq mi
Coordinates40.7512°N, 75.1378°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42095
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 1.8-point margin. 83.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.4%
D 48.6%

Winner: Republican by 1.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.0%
55% below US avg
High School+96.8%
Graduate Degree+5.9%
School Test Score6.24
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density290/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.9%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities748
Restaurants726
Retail Stores830

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute45.7 min
Drive Alone92.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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