Neshanic, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Somerset County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
625 Population 175/sq mi density
$145,592 Median Income $72,472 per capita
$516,400 Home Value $1,017,649 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$145,592 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$516,400 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Neshanic, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$145,592
94% above
$72,472 per capita
Home Value
$516,400
83% above
Zillow: $1,017,649
Bachelor's Degree+
47.1%
40% above
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.1%
19% below
7.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Neshanic Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Neshanic's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
194%
Home Value
183%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
140%
Unemployment
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Neshanic a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Neshanic residents earn a median household income of $145,592 , which is 94% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $72,472. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 823 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Neshanic is $516,400 , 83% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,017,649. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

47.1% of adults in Neshanic hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% above the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Neshanic has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population625
Median Age63.3 yrs
Density175/mi²
Male / Female40% / 61%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$145,592
Per Capita$72,472
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$54,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,046

Housing

A+
Home Value$516,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$1,017,649
Housing Units194
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity26.1%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,545/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation159 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.1%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score7.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute35 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Neshanic was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 823 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.