New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Landing is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 4,499. Residents earn $125,407 per year, which is 67% above the national average.
Based on current data, Landing receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Landing stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Landing is $125,407, which is significantly higher than the national average — 67% above $75,149. This places Landing among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Landing is $382,300, 36% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,706 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 44.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Landing experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 85.6% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.4% |
| 7% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $125,407 |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,431 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $156,784 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,002 |
| County GDP | $74,395M |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Healthcare | 1,822 |
| Retail | 1,639 |
| Manufacturing | 496 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.55% |
| Commute Time | 41.2 min |
| Work from Home | 15.9% |
| Census Median | $382,300 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $487,000 |
| Median List Price | $487,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $423 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 107.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,706 |
| 47% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.55% |
| Obesity | 26.0% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% |
| Depression | 17.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 4,240/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.5 inches |
| 20% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 914 ft (279 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,112/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9069°N, 74.6621°W |
| County FIPS | 34027 |
Winner: Republican by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 44.1% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,112/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Retail Stores | 1,639 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 41.2 min |
| Work from Home | 15.9% |