At a Glance
Median Income
$125,407
$54,431 per capita
Home Value
$382,300
Zillow: $472,493
Median Rent
$1,706/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.1%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.0%
11.8% smoking rate
How Landing Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Landing's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Landing a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Landing residents earn a median household income of $125,407 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,431. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,002 business establishments, including 1,349 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Landing is $382,300 , 36% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $472,493. Median rent is $1,706/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
44.1% of adults in Landing hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Landing has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population4,499
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density2,112/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born9.1%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,407
Per Capita$54,431
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
Housing
A+
Home Value$382,300
Rent$1,706
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$472,493
Housing Units1,687
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity26.0%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death4,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation914 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.1%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+15.5%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute41 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Landing was built in 1967.
12.8% of residents use public transit to commute.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.