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Mizpah, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Mizpah is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 207. Residents earn $76,094 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
207 Population 127/sq mi density
$76,094 Median Income $15,177 per capita
$241,700 Home Value
55°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,094 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$241,700 home value
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,094
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $241,700
14% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.6%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population207
Median Age7.9 yrs
Density127/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Largest GroupWhite 30%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,094
Per Capita$15,177
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$19,423M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$241,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units65
Rent Burden34.2%

Health

Obesity31.6%
Uninsured10.9%
Smoking13.2%
Depression18.0%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation87 ft (27 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+68.7%
Graduate+17.6%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Broadband61.0%
Libraries15

Is Mizpah a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mizpah receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Mizpah stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mizpah is $76,094, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mizpah is $241,700, 14% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 68.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Mizpah experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 290 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches, including 22.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Mizpah has a population of 207 with a density of 127 people per square mile. The median age is 7.9 years, 80% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (56%), with 30% White.

Population

207
Total Population
127
People / sq mi
7.9yrs
Median Age
80% below US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 35.3%
Female 64.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Mizpah vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only43.6%
44% below US avg
Spanish56.4%
321% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Mizpah vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mizpah is $76,094, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Mizpah vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,094
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$15,177
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
IRS Avg AGI$70,837

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,268
County GDP$19,423M

Business (County)

Restaurants830
Healthcare802
Retail1,005
Manufacturing120

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,412
140% above US avg
Cost of Living108.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.48%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Mizpah is $241,700, 14% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$241,700
14% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$231
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Rent Burden34.2%

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-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units65
Median Year Built1983

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,412
140% above US avg
Effective Rate3.48%
In Mizpah, 31.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 10.9% of residents lack health insurance. 13.2% are current smokers. 18.0% report depression. 24.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.6%
2% below US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure31.1%
Asthma10.0%
COPD5.1%
Cancer6.5%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.2%
6% below US avg
Binge Drinking17.3%
Physical Inactivity24.9%
Depression18.0%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress12.3%
Short Sleep40.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.9%
Uninsured10.9%
27% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,396
Dentists1:1,671
Mental Health1:435
Checkup Rate77.7%
Dental Visits62.2%
Premature Death10,072/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access90.6%
Healthcare Facilities802
Mizpah has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.6 inches. The area enjoys 290 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.6 inches
33% above US avg
Snowfall22.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation87 ft (27 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density127/sq mi
Coordinates39.4819°N, 74.8383°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS34001
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 3-point margin. 61.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.7%
D 47.7%

Winner: Republican by 3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+68.7%
Graduate Degree+17.6%
School Test Score6.24
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density127/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access61.0%
Public Libraries15
Healthcare Facilities802
Restaurants830
Retail Stores1,005

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)34

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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