New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
National Park is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 3,043. Residents earn $81,507 per year, which is 8% above the national average.
Based on current data, National Park receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. National Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in National Park is $81,507, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in National Park is $207,400, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,380 per month. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
National Park is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 100 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,828 per 100,000, near the national average.
17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
National Park enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches, including 23.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 96.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.4% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,507 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,154 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,117 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $90,010 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,389 |
| County GDP | $19,111M |
| Restaurants | 585 |
| Healthcare | 828 |
| Retail | 887 |
| Manufacturing | 233 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,977 |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.33% |
| Commute Time | 31.8 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |
| Census Median | $207,400 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $266,717 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,380 |
| 19% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,977 |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.33% |
| Obesity | 33.5% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,587/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 828 |
| Total Violent | 99.7/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 33.2/100K |
| Assault | 66.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,828.5/100K |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 465.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,296.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 66.5/100K |
| Arson | 99.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 39 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.1 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,013/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8673°N, 75.1856°W |
| County FIPS | 34015 |
Winner: Republican by 2.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.1% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,013/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 828 |
| Restaurants | 585 |
| Retail Stores | 887 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 39 |
| Avg Commute | 31.8 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |