At a Glance
Median Income
$92,596
$53,868 per capita
Home Value
$344,300
Zillow: $472,493
Median Rent
$1,396/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
182/100K
467/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.8%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
11.1% smoking rate
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)
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 2.0% (44% 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 182 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 467/100K.
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 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population3,543
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density4,269/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born21.6%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,596
Per Capita$53,868
Unemployment2.0%
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
Violent182/100K
Property467/100K
Health
Obesity25.9%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI37 (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.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
21.6% 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.