Long Valley, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Long Valley is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 2,107. Residents earn $106,528 per year, which is 42% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,107 Population 461/sq mi density
$106,528 Median Income $57,495 per capita
$452,400 Home Value $698,961 Zillow
$1,717 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$106,528 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$452,400 home value, $1,717/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $106,528
42% higher than US avg
Home Value $452,400
60% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 54.8%
63% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,717
48% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 22.5%
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.3%
41% lower than US avg

How Long Valley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,107
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density461/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,528
Per Capita$57,495
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$74,395M
Commute46 min

Housing

A
Home Value$452,400
Rent$1,717
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$698,961

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity22.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.3%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation559 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.8%
High School+97.6%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute46 min
Libraries37

Is Long Valley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Long Valley receives an overall livability score of 4.7 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 high housing costs, long commute times. Long Valley stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Long Valley is $106,528, which is significantly higher than the national average — 42% above $75,149. This places Long Valley among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Long Valley is $452,400, making it a premium housing market at 60% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,717 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Long Valley is a highly educated community — 54.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Long Valley 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.

Long Valley has a population of 2,107 with a density of 461 people per square mile. The median age is 49.4 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85%), with 1.2% Black.

Population

2,107
Total Population
461
People / sq mi
49.4yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
4.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Long Valley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only79.7%
2% above US avg
Spanish20.3%
51% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Long Valley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Long Valley is $106,528, which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes.

Income: Long Valley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$106,528
42% above US avg
Per Capita Income$57,495
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
IRS Avg AGI$156,784

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.3%
41% below US avg
Establishments (County)18,002
County GDP$74,395M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,349
Healthcare1,822
Retail1,639
Manufacturing496

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,570
288% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.00%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time45.6 min
Work from Home15.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Long Valley is $452,400, 60% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,717 (48% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $698,961.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$452,400
60% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$698,961

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$142
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio73.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,717
48% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,570
288% above US avg
Effective Rate3.00%
In Long Valley, 22.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 17.3% report depression. 15.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Long Valley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity22.5%
30% below US avg
Diabetes6.4%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure25.6%
Asthma8.8%
COPD3.5%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.2%
Physical Inactivity15.6%
Depression17.3%
Mental Distress14.5%
Physical Distress9.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.9%
Checkup Rate76.1%
Premature Death4,240/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.4/10
Exercise Access98.5%
Healthcare Facilities1,822

Crime Rates: Long Valley vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Long Valley has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.5 inches
20% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation559 ft (170 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Population Density461/sq mi
Coordinates40.7816°N, 74.7768°W
County FIPS34027
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 54.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 2.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.4%
D 47.7%

Winner: Republican by 2.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+54.8%
63% above US avg
High School+97.6%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density461/sq mi
Total Area4.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries37
Healthcare Facilities1,822
Restaurants1,349
Retail Stores1,639

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute45.6 min
Work from Home15.7%

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