Harrington Park, NJ

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.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
4,883 Population 2,639/sq mi density
$180,515 Median Income $85,915 per capita
$709,200 Home Value $938,040 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$180,515 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$709,200 home value
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $180,515
140% higher than US avg
Home Value $709,200
152% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 68.7%
104% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 22.2%
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.4%
65% lower than US avg

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

People

Population4,883
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density2,639/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 72%

Economy

A+
Median Income$180,515
Per Capita$85,915
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$58,323M
Commute32 min

Housing

A
Home Value$709,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$938,040

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property105/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity22.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression15.2%
Heart Disease3.7%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain49.9 in/yr
Elevation37 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+68.7%
High School+97.8%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 27% / D 73%
Commute32 min
Libraries35

Is Harrington Park a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Harrington Park has a population of 4,883 with a density of 2,639 people per square mile. The median age is 46.7 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (71.6%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

4,883
Total Population
2,639
People / sq mi
46.7yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Harrington Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only79.8%
2% above US avg
Spanish20.2%
51% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Harrington Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Harrington Park is $180,515, which is 140% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Harrington Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$180,515
140% above US avg
Per Capita Income$85,915
Avg Weekly Wage$1,359
IRS Avg AGI$44,173

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.4%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)20,374
County GDP$58,323M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,968
Healthcare2,710
Retail3,923
Manufacturing268

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,451
56% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.77%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.3 min
Work from Home20.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Harrington Park is $709,200, 152% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $938,040.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$709,200
152% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$938,040
Median List Price$1,250,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,250,000
$/Sq Ft$436
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio115.7%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

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-Occupied96.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,451
56% above US avg
Effective Rate0.77%
In Harrington Park, 22.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 15.2% report depression. 16.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Harrington Park vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity22.2%
31% below US avg
Diabetes6.6%
Heart Disease3.7%
High Blood Pressure26.1%
Asthma8.0%
COPD3.1%
Stroke1.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.9%
Physical Inactivity16.1%
Depression15.2%
Mental Distress13.8%
Physical Distress8.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.9%
Checkup Rate77.2%
Premature Death9,451/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access99.9%
Healthcare Facilities2,710
Harrington Park has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 105 per 100,000 (95% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Harrington Park vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property104.7/100K
95% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft104.7/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)53

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Harrington Park has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.9 inches
31% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation37 ft (11 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density2,639/sq mi
Coordinates40.9917°N, 73.9802°W
County FIPS36005
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 68.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (104% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 45.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 27.3%
D 72.7%

Winner: Democrat by 45.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+68.7%
104% above US avg
High School+97.8%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,639/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries35
Healthcare Facilities2,710
Restaurants1,968
Retail Stores3,923

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)53
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.3 min
Work from Home20.5%

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