New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Harrington Park is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 4,883. Residents earn $180,515 per year, which is 140% above the national average.
Based on current data, Harrington Park receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Harrington Park stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Harrington Park is $180,515, which is significantly higher than the national average — 140% above $75,149. This places Harrington Park among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Harrington Park is $709,200, making it a premium housing market at 152% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Harrington Park is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 105 per 100,000, 95% below the national average.
Harrington Park is a highly educated community — 68.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Harrington Park enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 79.8% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 20.2% |
| 51% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $180,515 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $85,915 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,359 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $44,173 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 20,374 |
| County GDP | $58,323M |
| Restaurants | 1,968 |
| Healthcare | 2,710 |
| Retail | 3,923 |
| Manufacturing | 268 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,451 |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.77% |
| Commute Time | 32.3 min |
| Work from Home | 20.5% |
| Census Median | $709,200 |
| 152% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $938,040 |
| Median List Price | $1,250,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,250,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $436 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 115.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,451 |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.77% |
| Obesity | 22.2% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart Disease | 3.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.1% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| COPD | 3.1% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.1% |
| Depression | 15.2% |
| Mental Distress | 13.8% |
| Physical Distress | 8.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,451/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,710 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 104.7/100K |
| 95% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 104.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 53 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.9 inches |
| 31% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 37 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,639/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9917°N, 73.9802°W |
| County FIPS | 36005 |
Winner: Democrat by 45.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 68.7% |
| 104% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,639/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 35 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,710 |
| Restaurants | 1,968 |
| Retail Stores | 3,923 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 53 |
| Avg Commute | 32.3 min |
| Work from Home | 20.5% |