New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Mendham is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 4,977. Residents earn $223,750 per year, which is 198% above the national average.
Based on current data, Mendham receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Mendham offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mendham is $223,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 198% above $75,149. This places Mendham among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 2.2% 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 Mendham is $764,000, making it a premium housing market at 171% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,250 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Mendham is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 40 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 875 per 100,000, 55% below the national average.
Mendham is a highly educated community — 79.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Mendham 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 | 90.5% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.5% |
| 29% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $223,750 |
| 198% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $114,107 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $156,784 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% 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 | 1.78% |
| Commute Time | 33.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 59.9% |
| Public Transit | 3.6% |
| Work from Home | 30.8% |
| Census Median | $764,000 |
| 171% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,042,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,042,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $607 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 121.2% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,250 |
| 179% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.6% |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.78% |
| Obesity | 20.7% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.6% |
| Heart Disease | 3.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.0% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| COPD | 2.8% |
| Stroke | 1.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 12.9% |
| Depression | 16.4% |
| Mental Distress | 12.9% |
| Physical Distress | 7.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 4,240/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Total Violent | 39.8/100K |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 39.8/100K |
| Total Property | 874.9/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 99.4/100K |
| Theft | 775.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| 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 | 519 ft (158 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 839/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7673°N, 74.5978°W |
| County FIPS | 34027 |
Winner: Republican by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 79.2% |
| 135% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 839/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 94.8% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Retail Stores | 1,639 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 33.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 59.9% |
| Public Transit | 3.6% |
| Work from Home | 30.8% |