New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Netcong is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 3,543. Residents earn $92,596 per year, which is 23% above the national average.
Based on current data, Netcong receives an overall livability score of 3.6 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. Netcong offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Netcong is $92,596, 23% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Netcong is $344,300, 22% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,396 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Netcong is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 92 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,165 per 100,000, 41% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Netcong experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 81.8% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 18.2% |
| 36% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $92,596 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,868 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $156,784 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,002 |
| County GDP | $74,395M |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Healthcare | 1,822 |
| Retail | 1,639 |
| Manufacturing | 496 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.94% |
| Commute Time | 29.6 min |
| Work from Home | 19.8% |
| Census Median | $344,300 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $472,493 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,396 |
| 20% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 52.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.94% |
| Obesity | 25.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% |
| Depression | 16.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 4,240/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Total Violent | 91.9/100K |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 91.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,164.6/100K |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 490.4/100K |
| Theft | 674.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 30.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.5 inches |
| 20% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 947 ft (289 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,269/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8992°N, 74.7008°W |
| County FIPS | 34027 |
Winner: Republican by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.8% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,269/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Retail Stores | 1,639 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 29.6 min |
| Work from Home | 19.8% |