At a Glance
Median Income
$162,877
$86,023 per capita
Home Value
$734,300
Zillow: $1,011,471
Median Rent
$1,906/mo
22.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
44/100K
255/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.6%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.6%
7.3% smoking rate
How New Providence Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Providence's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Providence a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Providence residents earn a median household income of $162,877 , which is 117% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $86,023. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,571 business establishments, including 1,317 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Providence is $734,300 , 160% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,011,471. Median rent is $1,906/month, with 22.6% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
New Providence reports 44 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 255/100K.
Education
66.6% of adults in New Providence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(98% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Providence has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population13,577
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density3,679/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born22.1%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$162,877
Per Capita$86,023
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$51,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622
Housing
A
Home Value$734,300
Rent$1,906
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$1,011,471
Housing Units5,331
Rent Burden22.6%
Crime
F
Violent44/100K
Property255/100K
Health
Obesity21.6%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death6,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation219 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.6%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+34.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute34 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in New Providence was built in 1963.
11.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
27.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
22.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 183 Mbps.
There are 1,317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.