Mount Tabor, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Mount Tabor is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,127. Residents earn $113,594 per year, which is 51% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,127 Population 2,890/sq mi density
$113,594 Median Income $61,802 per capita
$415,600 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$113,594 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$415,600 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $113,594
51% higher than US avg
Home Value $415,600
47% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 51.0%
51% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 22.0%
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,127
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density2,890/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 72%

Economy

A+
Median Income$113,594
Per Capita$61,802
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$74,395M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$415,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity22.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression16.7%
Heart Disease3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain49.2 in/yr
Elevation558 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute23 min
Libraries37

Is Mount Tabor a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Tabor receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Mount Tabor stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mount Tabor is $113,594, which is significantly higher than the national average — 51% above $75,149. This places Mount Tabor among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mount Tabor is $415,600, 47% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Mount Tabor is a highly educated community — 51.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Mount Tabor experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Mount Tabor has a population of 1,127 with a density of 2,890 people per square mile. The median age is 48.2 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (72.2%), with 4.9% Hispanic.

Population

1,127
Total Population
2,890
People / sq mi
48.2yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.9%
Female 55.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Tabor vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.2%
11% above US avg
Spanish12.8%
4% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mount Tabor vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Tabor is $113,594, which is 51% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Mount Tabor vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$113,594
51% above US avg
Per Capita Income$61,802
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
IRS Avg AGI$156,784

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)18,002
County GDP$74,395M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,349
Healthcare1,822
Retail1,639
Manufacturing496

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,570
288% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.27%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.4 min
Work from Home13.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Tabor is $415,600, 47% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$415,600
47% above US avg
Median List Price$485,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$485,000
$/Sq Ft$319
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio102.3%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

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-Occupied95.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,570
288% above US avg
Effective Rate3.27%
In Mount Tabor, 22.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 16.7% report depression. 17.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mount Tabor vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity22.0%
31% below US avg
Diabetes6.7%
Heart Disease3.9%
High Blood Pressure25.9%
Asthma8.9%
COPD3.6%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.6%
Physical Inactivity17.0%
Depression16.7%
Mental Distress14.5%
Physical Distress9.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate76.5%
Premature Death4,240/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.4/10
Exercise Access98.5%
Healthcare Facilities1,822

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Mount Tabor has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.2 inches
29% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density2,890/sq mi
Coordinates40.8723°N, 74.4739°W
County FIPS34027
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 51.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 2.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.4%
D 47.7%

Winner: Republican by 2.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+51.0%
51% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,890/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries37
Healthcare Facilities1,822
Restaurants1,349
Retail Stores1,639

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.4 min
Work from Home13.8%

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