New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Ledgewood is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 5,150. Residents earn $125,000 per year, which is 66% above the national average.
Based on current data, Ledgewood receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Ledgewood stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Ledgewood is $125,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 66% above $75,149. This places Ledgewood among higher-income communities. At 12.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Ledgewood is $454,100, making it a premium housing market at 61% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,570 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Ledgewood is a highly educated community — 62.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Ledgewood 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 | 81.5% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 18.5% |
| 38% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $125,000 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,203 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $156,784 |
| Unemployment | 12.3% |
| 242% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
| 79% 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 | 2.99% |
| Commute Time | 32.6 min |
| Work from Home | 15.3% |
| Census Median | $454,100 |
| 61% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,570 |
| 35% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.99% |
| Obesity | 21.9% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart Disease | 3.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.4% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| COPD | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.8% |
| Depression | 15.9% |
| Mental Distress | 13.6% |
| Physical Distress | 8.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| 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 | 1,052 ft (321 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 930/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8833°N, 74.6680°W |
| County FIPS | 34027 |
Winner: Republican by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 62.5% |
| 85% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 930/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Retail Stores | 1,639 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 32.6 min |
| Work from Home | 15.3% |