New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Oak Ridge is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 10,860. Residents earn $118,718 per year, which is 58% above the national average.
Based on current data, Oak Ridge receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Oak Ridge stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Oak Ridge is $118,718, which is significantly higher than the national average — 58% above $75,149. This places Oak Ridge among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Oak Ridge is $417,300, 48% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,320 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Oak Ridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 91.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.9% |
| 34% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $118,718 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,052 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,224 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,402 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,191 |
| County GDP | $29,074M |
| Restaurants | 1,085 |
| Healthcare | 1,495 |
| Retail | 1,866 |
| Manufacturing | 611 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $11,450 |
| 227% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.74% |
| Commute Time | 40.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.3% |
| Public Transit | 1.7% |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |
| Census Median | $417,300 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $522,000 |
| Median List Price | $522,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $274 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,320 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.1% |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $11,450 |
| 227% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.74% |
| Obesity | 24.1% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.8% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.2% |
| Depression | 17.8% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,211/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,495 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 25 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.2 inches |
| 37% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 13.3 sq mi (34.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 816/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0310°N, 74.4982°W |
| County FIPS | 34031 |
Winner: Republican by 2.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.2% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 816/sq mi |
| Total Area | 13.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 98.4% |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,495 |
| Restaurants | 1,085 |
| Retail Stores | 1,866 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 25 |
| Avg Commute | 40.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.3% |
| Public Transit | 1.7% |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |