New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Milltown is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 6,994. Residents earn $119,958 per year, which is 60% above the national average.
Based on current data, Milltown receives an overall livability score of 3.8 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. Milltown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Milltown is $119,958, which is significantly higher than the national average — 60% above $75,149. This places Milltown among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Milltown is $423,000, 50% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,500 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Milltown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 14 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 825 per 100,000, 58% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Milltown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches, including 29.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 74.2% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 25.8% |
| 93% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $119,958 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,009 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,585 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,759 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 25,382 |
| County GDP | $86,705M |
| Restaurants | 1,863 |
| Healthcare | 2,497 |
| Retail | 2,447 |
| Manufacturing | 649 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,677 |
| 205% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.52% |
| Commute Time | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |
| Census Median | $423,000 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $597,544 |
| Median List Price | $650,000 |
| Median List Price | $650,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $286 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.6% |
| Price Drops | 6.3% |
| Inventory | 16 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,500 |
| 29% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,677 |
| 205% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.52% |
| Obesity | 31.6% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.1% |
| Depression | 16.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,499/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,497 |
| Total Violent | 14.2/100K |
| 96% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 14.2/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 824.8/100K |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 85.3/100K |
| Theft | 696.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 42.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 64 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.1 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.5 inches |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 38 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,512/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4502°N, 74.4348°W |
| County FIPS | 34023 |
Winner: Democrat by 8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.2% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,512/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 32 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,497 |
| Restaurants | 1,863 |
| Retail Stores | 2,447 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 64 |
| Avg Commute | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |