New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Pompton Plains is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 10,766. Residents earn $113,661 per year, which is 51% above the national average.
Based on current data, Pompton Plains 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. Pompton Plains stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Pompton Plains is $113,661, which is significantly higher than the national average — 51% above $75,149. This places Pompton Plains among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Pompton Plains is $488,200, making it a premium housing market at 73% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,297 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Pompton Plains experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 90.7% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.3% |
| 31% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $113,661 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $66,163 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,551 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $139,008 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36,016 |
| County GDP | $105,805M |
| Restaurants | 2,730 |
| Healthcare | 4,090 |
| Retail | 3,534 |
| Manufacturing | 1,003 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $14,998 |
| 329% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.07% |
| Commute Time | 28.3 min |
| Work from Home | 15.5% |
| Census Median | $488,200 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $595,000 |
| Median List Price | $595,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $451 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,297 |
| 183% above 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) | $14,998 |
| 329% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.07% |
| Obesity | 23.5% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.6% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.6% |
| Depression | 17.6% |
| Mental Distress | 15.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 4,472/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,090 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.9 inches |
| 18% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 196 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,078/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9674°N, 74.3070°W |
| County FIPS | 34003 |
Winner: Democrat by 3.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.6% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,078/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,090 |
| Restaurants | 2,730 |
| Retail Stores | 3,534 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| Avg Commute | 28.3 min |
| Work from Home | 15.5% |