New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Pine Brook is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 6,017. Residents earn $146,543 per year, which is 95% above the national average.
Based on current data, Pine Brook receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Pine Brook stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Pine Brook is $146,543, which is significantly higher than the national average — 95% above $75,149. This places Pine Brook among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Pine Brook is $686,300, making it a premium housing market at 143% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,360 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Pine Brook is a highly educated community — 63.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Pine Brook experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 71.0% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 29.0% |
| 116% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $146,543 |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $60,079 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,699 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $112,115 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.6% |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 23,692 |
| County GDP | $76,180M |
| Restaurants | 1,759 |
| Healthcare | 2,593 |
| Retail | 2,565 |
| Manufacturing | 603 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $16,276 |
| 365% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.37% |
| Commute Time | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 26.1% |
| Census Median | $686,300 |
| 143% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $881,815 |
| Median List Price | $1,098,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,098,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $399 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 118.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,360 |
| 103% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,605 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $16,276 |
| 365% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.37% |
| Obesity | 19.8% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart Disease | 3.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.6% |
| Asthma | 7.8% |
| COPD | 2.9% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.3% |
| Depression | 14.2% |
| Mental Distress | 12.6% |
| Physical Distress | 8.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,341/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,593 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.2 inches |
| 29% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 242 ft (74 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,904/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8699°N, 74.3442°W |
| County FIPS | 34013 |
Winner: Democrat by 44.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 63.3% |
| 88% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,904/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 34 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,593 |
| Restaurants | 1,759 |
| Retail Stores | 2,565 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| Avg Commute | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 26.1% |