Millstone, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Somerset County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
606 Population 891/sq mi density
$139,209 Median Income $50,715 per capita
$486,200 Home Value $468,783 Zillow
$1,292 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$139,209 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$486,200 home value, $1,292/mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Millstone, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$139,209
85% above
$50,715 per capita
Home Value
$486,200
72% above
Zillow: $468,783
Median Rent
$1,292/mo
11% above
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.6%
44% above
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.1%
16% below
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Millstone Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Millstone's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
185%
Home Value
172%
Rent
111%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
144%
Unemployment
172%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Millstone a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Millstone residents earn a median household income of $139,209 , which is 85% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,715. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 823 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Millstone is $486,200 , 72% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $468,783. Median rent is $1,292/month, with 9.0% 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 1956.

Education

48.6% of adults in Millstone hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% above the national average). 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Millstone 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 49.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population606
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density891/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born26.2%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$139,209
Per Capita$50,715
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$54,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,046

Housing

A+
Home Value$486,200
Rent$1,292
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$468,783
Housing Units198
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity27.1%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,545/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain49.3 in/yr
Elevation89 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.6%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score7.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute32 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Millstone was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
26.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 823 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.