New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Peapack and Gladstone is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 2,547. Residents earn $184,231 per year, which is 145% above the national average.
Based on current data, Peapack and Gladstone receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Peapack and Gladstone stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Peapack and Gladstone is $184,231, which is significantly higher than the national average — 145% above $75,149. This places Peapack and Gladstone among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Peapack and Gladstone is $843,400, making it a premium housing market at 199% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,827 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Peapack and Gladstone is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 386 per 100,000, 80% below the national average.
Peapack and Gladstone is a highly educated community — 69.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Peapack and Gladstone experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 84.8% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.2% |
| 13% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $184,231 |
| 145% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $102,494 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,046 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $152,534 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 10,950 |
| County GDP | $54,494M |
| Restaurants | 823 |
| Healthcare | 1,266 |
| Retail | 1,003 |
| Manufacturing | 243 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,089 |
| 274% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.55% |
| Commute Time | 25.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 55.3% |
| Public Transit | 2.6% |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |
| Census Median | $843,400 |
| 199% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,827 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,089 |
| 274% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.55% |
| Obesity | 25.6% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.4% |
| Heart Disease | 3.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.1% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| COPD | 3.1% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.4% |
| Depression | 16.5% |
| Mental Distress | 13.6% |
| Physical Distress | 8.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 4,545/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,266 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 386.3/100K |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 115.9/100K |
| Theft | 270.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.5 inches |
| 20% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 301 ft (92 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 445/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7158°N, 74.6541°W |
| County FIPS | 34035 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 69.4% |
| 106% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 445/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.4% |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,266 |
| Restaurants | 823 |
| Retail Stores | 1,003 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Avg Commute | 25.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 55.3% |
| Public Transit | 2.6% |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |