Panther Valley, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Morris County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
4,622 Population 1,551/sq mi density
$128,484 Median Income $66,275 per capita
$359,800 Home Value $477,993 Zillow
$2,000 Median Rent 42.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$128,484 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$359,800 home value, $2,000/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Panther Valley, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$128,484
71% above
$66,275 per capita
Home Value
$359,800
28% above
Zillow: $477,993
Median Rent
$2,000/mo
72% above
42.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
54.8%
63% above
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
139% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
10% below
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Panther Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Panther Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
171%
Home Value
128%
Rent
172%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
163%
Unemployment
239%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Panther Valley a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Panther Valley residents earn a median household income of $128,484 , which is 71% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $66,275. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Panther Valley is $359,800 , 28% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $477,993. Median rent is $2,000/month, with 42.1% 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 1986.

Education

54.8% of adults in Panther Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% above the national average). 99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Panther Valley 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

Population4,622
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density1,551/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$128,484
Per Capita$66,275
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946

Housing

A+
Home Value$359,800
Rent$2,000
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$477,993
Housing Units2,033
Rent Burden42.1%

Health

Obesity28.9%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,240/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation617 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.8%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+18.9%
School Score7.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute40 min
Broadband97.6%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37

Did You Know?

The median home in Panther Valley was built in 1986.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.