At a Glance
Median Income
$146,543
$60,079 per capita
Home Value
$686,300
Zillow: $881,815
Median Rent
$2,360/mo
23.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
52/100K
655/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.3%
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.8%
7.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Pine Brook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pine Brook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pine Brook a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pine Brook residents earn a median household income of $146,543 , which is 95% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,079. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,692 business establishments, including 1,759 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pine Brook is $686,300 , 143% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $881,815. Median rent is $2,360/month, with 23.2% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Pine Brook reports 52 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 655/100K.
Education
63.3% of adults in Pine Brook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% above the national average).
99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pine Brook has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population6,017
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,904/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$146,543
Per Capita$60,079
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$76,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,699
Housing
A
Home Value$686,300
Rent$2,360
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$881,815
Housing Units2,235
Rent Burden23.2%
Crime
F
Violent52/100K
Property655/100K
Health
Obesity19.8%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death8,341/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation242 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+63.3%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+27.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 72%
Commute27 min
Broadband99.3%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Pine Brook was built in 1972.
26.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.549 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
3.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 1,759 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
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