Milltown, NJ

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.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
6,994 Population 4,512/sq mi density
$119,958 Median Income $53,009 per capita
$423,000 Home Value $597,544 Zillow
$1,500 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
14 Violent Crime/100K 825 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$119,958 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$423,000 home value, $1,500/mo rent
F
Safety
1.1 / 5.0
14 violent crimes/100K (96% below avg)
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $119,958
60% higher than US avg
Home Value $423,000
50% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 14/100K
96% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 43.2%
28% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,500
29% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.6%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.5%
3% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.8%
94% lower than US avg

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

People

Population6,994
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density4,512/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 79%

Economy

A+
Median Income$119,958
Per Capita$53,009
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$86,705M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$423,000
Rent$1,500
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$597,544

Crime

F
Violent14/100K
Property825/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary85/100K

Health

Obesity31.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression16.7%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation38 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.2%
High School+96.3%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute29 min
Libraries32

Is Milltown a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Milltown has a population of 6,994 with a density of 4,512 people per square mile. The median age is 40.3 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (78.5%), with 4.6% Black.

Population

6,994
Total Population
4,512
People / sq mi
40.3yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.4%
Female 53.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Milltown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only74.2%
5% below US avg
Spanish25.8%
93% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Milltown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Milltown is $119,958, which is 60% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Milltown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$119,958
60% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,009
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585
IRS Avg AGI$97,759

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.8%
94% below US avg
Establishments (County)25,382
County GDP$86,705M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,863
Healthcare2,497
Retail2,447
Manufacturing649

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,677
205% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.52%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.0 min
Work from Home10.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Milltown is $423,000, 50% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,500 (29% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $597,544.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$423,000
50% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$597,544
Median List Price$650,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$650,000
$/Sq Ft$286
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio95.6%
Price Drops6.3%
Inventory16

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,500
29% 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-Occupied76.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,677
205% above US avg
Effective Rate2.52%
In Milltown, 31.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 16.7% report depression. 20.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Milltown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.6%
2% below US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure29.2%
Asthma9.4%
COPD4.3%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.2%
Physical Inactivity20.1%
Depression16.7%
Mental Distress16.1%
Physical Distress10.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.9%
Checkup Rate77.0%
Premature Death5,499/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access97.0%
Healthcare Facilities2,497
Milltown has a violent crime rate of 14 per 100,000 residents, 96% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 825 per 100,000 (58% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent14.2/100K
96% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery14.2/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property824.8/100K
58% below US avg
Burglary85.3/100K
Theft696.8/100K
Vehicle Theft42.7/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)64

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.1 / 5.0
Milltown has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.5 inches
30% above US avg
Snowfall29.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation38 ft (12 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density4,512/sq mi
Coordinates40.4502°N, 74.4348°W
County FIPS34023
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 43.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.5%
D 52.5%

Winner: Democrat by 8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+43.2%
28% above US avg
High School+96.3%
School Test Score6.24
A Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,512/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries32
Healthcare Facilities2,497
Restaurants1,863
Retail Stores2,447

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)64
F Safety Grade (1.1/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.0 min
Work from Home10.8%

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