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New Providence, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Union County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
13,577 Population 3,679/sq mi density
$162,877 Median Income $86,023 per capita
$734,300 Home Value $967,270 Zillow
$1,906 Median Rent 22.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$162,877 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$734,300 home value, $1,906/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.6% bachelor's degree or higher

New Providence, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$162,877
117% above
$86,023 per capita
Home Value
$734,300
160% above
Zillow: $967,270
Median Rent
$1,906/mo
64% above
22.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
258/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.6%
98% above
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.6%
33% below
7.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
271 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
217%
Home Value
260%
Rent
164%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
198%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Providence a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
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 2.0% (44% 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 $967,270. 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 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 258/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population13,577
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density3,679/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$162,877
Per Capita$86,023
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$51,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622

Housing

A
Home Value$734,300
Rent$1,906
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$967,270
Housing Units5,331
Rent Burden22.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property258/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary37/100K

Health

Obesity21.6%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death6,477/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI39 (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.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.