At a Glance
Median Income
$223,750
$114,107 per capita
Home Value
$764,000
Zillow: $979,321
Median Rent
$3,250/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
20/100K
236/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
79.2%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.7%
6.1% smoking rate
How Mendham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mendham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mendham a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mendham residents earn a median household income of $223,750 , which is 198% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $114,107. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,002 business establishments, including 1,349 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mendham is $764,000 , 171% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $979,321. Median rent is $3,250/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Mendham reports 20 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 236/100K.
Education
79.2% of adults in Mendham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(135% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mendham 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 totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population4,977
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density839/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born12.1%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$223,750
Per Capita$114,107
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
Housing
A+
Home Value$764,000
Rent$3,250
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$979,321
Housing Units1,796
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent20/100K
Property236/100K
Health
Obesity20.7%
Diabetes5.6%
Smoking6.1%
Heart Disease3.4%
Premature Death4,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation519 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+79.2%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+39.5%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute33 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Mendham was built in 1971.
30.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
12.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.