New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Pomona is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 8,141. Residents earn $100,382 per year, which is 34% above the national average.
Based on current data, Pomona receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Pomona stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Pomona is $100,382, which is significantly higher than the national average — 34% above $75,149. This places Pomona among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.4% 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 Pomona is $244,500, 13% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $897 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Pomona experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches, including 17.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 60.7% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 39.3% |
| 193% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $100,382 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,710 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,139 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,837 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,268 |
| County GDP | $19,423M |
| Restaurants | 830 |
| Healthcare | 802 |
| Retail | 1,005 |
| Manufacturing | 120 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,412 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.44% |
| Commute Time | 27.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Census Median | $244,500 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $425,000 |
| Median List Price | $425,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $256 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.2% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Inventory | 18 |
| Census Median Rent | $897 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,412 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.44% |
| Obesity | 26.7% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% |
| Depression | 15.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 10,072/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 802 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.0 inches |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,918/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4688°N, 74.5502°W |
| County FIPS | 34001 |
Winner: Republican by 3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.6% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,918/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 802 |
| Restaurants | 830 |
| Retail Stores | 1,005 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Avg Commute | 27.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |