New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
New Providence is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 13,577. Residents earn $162,877 per year, which is 117% above the national average.
Based on current data, New Providence receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. New Providence stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in New Providence is $162,877, which is significantly higher than the national average — 117% above $75,149. This places New Providence among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in New Providence is $734,300, making it a premium housing market at 160% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,906 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
New Providence is a highly educated community — 66.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
New Providence experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches, including 24.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 78.4% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 21.6% |
| 61% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $162,877 |
| 117% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $86,023 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,622 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $109,188 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 16,571 |
| County GDP | $51,947M |
| Restaurants | 1,317 |
| Healthcare | 1,591 |
| Retail | 1,861 |
| Manufacturing | 523 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,532 |
| 287% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.84% |
| Commute Time | 34.2 min |
| Work from Home | 27.3% |
| Census Median | $734,300 |
| 160% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $967,270 |
| Median List Price | $899,000 |
| Median List Price | $899,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $480 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,906 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,598 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,532 |
| 287% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.84% |
| Obesity | 21.6% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.5% |
| Heart Disease | 3.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.7% |
| Asthma | 8.2% |
| COPD | 3.1% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.3% |
| Depression | 15.1% |
| Mental Distress | 13.3% |
| Physical Distress | 8.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,477/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,591 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.4 inches |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 219 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,679/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6989°N, 74.4066°W |
| County FIPS | 34039 |
Winner: Democrat by 24.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 66.6% |
| 98% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,679/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 24 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,591 |
| Restaurants | 1,317 |
| Retail Stores | 1,861 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Avg Commute | 34.2 min |
| Work from Home | 27.3% |