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Netcong, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Morris County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,543 Population 4,269/sq mi density
$92,596 Median Income $53,868 per capita
$344,300 Home Value $472,493 Zillow
$1,396 Median Rent 33.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
349 Violent Crime/100K 889 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$92,596 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$344,300 home value, $1,396/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
349 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Netcong, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$92,596
23% above
$53,868 per capita
Home Value
$344,300
22% above
Zillow: $472,493
Median Rent
$1,396/mo
20% above
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
349/100K
8% below
889/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.8%
15% above
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
19% below
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Netcong Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
123%
Home Value
122%
Rent
120%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
115%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Netcong a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Netcong residents earn a median household income of $92,596 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,868. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,002 business establishments, including 1,349 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Netcong is $344,300 , 22% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $472,493. Median rent is $1,396/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Safety & Crime

Netcong reports 349 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 889/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

38.8% of adults in Netcong hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% above the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Netcong has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population3,543
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density4,269/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$92,596
Per Capita$53,868
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946

Housing

A+
Home Value$344,300
Rent$1,396
Ownership52.9%
Zillow$472,493
Housing Units1,994
Rent Burden33.1%

Crime

F
Violent349/100K
Property889/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault190/100K
Burglary63/100K

Health

Obesity25.9%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,240/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation947 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.8%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score7.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries37

Did You Know?

Netcong was founded in 1894.
The median home in Netcong was built in 1956.
19.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.