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Pottersville, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Pottersville is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 314. Residents earn $166,087 per year, which is 121% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
314 Population 345/sq mi density
$166,087 Median Income $53,687 per capita
$608,700 Home Value
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$166,087 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$608,700 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $166,087
121% higher than US avg
Home Value $608,700
116% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 64.9%
93% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 25.6%
20% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Pottersville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population314
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density345/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$166,087
Per Capita$53,687
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$54,494M
Commute45 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$608,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units161
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity25.6%
Uninsured6.4%
Smoking8.5%
Depression17.1%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain45.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation274 ft (84 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+64.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+19.1%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute45 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries17

Is Pottersville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pottersville receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Pottersville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pottersville is $166,087, which is significantly higher than the national average — 121% above $75,149. This places Pottersville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pottersville is $608,700, making it a premium housing market at 116% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Pottersville is a highly educated community — 64.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Pottersville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Pottersville has a population of 314 with a density of 345 people per square mile. The median age is 45.8 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.1%), with 2.5% Hispanic, 7.3% Black.

Population

314
Total Population
345
People / sq mi
45.8yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 36.9%
Female 63.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Pottersville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pottersville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pottersville is $166,087, which is 121% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes.

Income: Pottersville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$166,087
121% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,687
Avg Weekly Wage$2,046
IRS Avg AGI$152,534

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)10,950
County GDP$54,494M

Business (County)

Restaurants823
Healthcare1,266
Retail1,003
Manufacturing243

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,089
274% above US avg
Cost of Living108.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.15%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time45.1 min
Drive Alone54.3%
Public Transit8.7%
Work from Home19.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Pottersville is $608,700, 116% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$608,700
116% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units161
Median Year Built1965

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,089
274% above US avg
Effective Rate2.15%
In Pottersville, 25.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 6.4% of residents lack health insurance. 8.5% are current smokers. 17.1% report depression. 16.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pottersville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.6%
20% below US avg
Diabetes6.7%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure25.5%
Asthma8.4%
COPD3.5%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.5%
39% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity16.0%
Depression17.1%
Mental Distress14.3%
Physical Distress9.3%
Short Sleep34.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured6.4%
26% below US avg
Primary Care1:907
Dentists1:1,017
Mental Health1:307
Checkup Rate75.1%
Dental Visits71.9%
Premature Death4,545/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.6/10
Exercise Access92.1%
Healthcare Facilities1,266
Pottersville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.5 inches
20% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation274 ft (84 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density345/sq mi
Coordinates40.7136°N, 74.7257°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS34035
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 64.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 13.9-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 41.8%
D 55.7%

Winner: Democrat by 13.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+64.9%
93% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+19.1%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density345/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities1,266
Restaurants823
Retail Stores1,003

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute45.1 min
Drive Alone54.3%
Public Transit8.7%
Work from Home19.1%

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