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Layton, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Sussex County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
896
Population
128/sq mi density
$106,799
Median Income
$56,271 per capita
$333,900
Home Value
$455,030 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
114
Violent Crime/100K
1,621 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,799 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$333,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Layton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. The area receives 38.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2185°N, 74.8235°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sussex County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pocono Mountains Regional (MPO) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 62 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in |
Layton has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.0").