Layton, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Sussex County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
896 Population 128/sq mi density
$106,799 Median Income $56,271 per capita
$333,900 Home Value $455,030 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$106,799 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$333,900 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Layton, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$106,799
42% above
$56,271 per capita
Home Value
$333,900
18% above
Zillow: $455,030
Bachelor's Degree+
38.3%
14% above
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
19% below
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Layton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Layton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
142%
Home Value
118%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
114%
Unemployment
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Layton a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Layton residents earn a median household income of $106,799 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,271. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,624 business establishments, including 285 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Layton is $333,900 , 18% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $455,030. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

38.3% of adults in Layton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% above the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Layton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population896
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density128/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,799
Per Capita$56,271
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129

Housing

A+
Home Value$333,900
Rent
Ownership97.6%
Zillow$455,030
Housing Units379
Rent Burden31.0%

Health

Obesity25.9%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,516/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation548 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.3%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute30 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Layton was built in 1975.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 285 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.