Rossmoor, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Rossmoor is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 3,136. Residents earn $54,367 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
3,136 Population 4,612/sq mi density
$54,367 Median Income $54,051 per capita
$184,800 Home Value
$1,568 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,367 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$184,800 home value, $1,568/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,367
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $184,800
34% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.7%
9% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,568
35% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.4%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.1%
42% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.2%
58% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,136
Median Age73.8 yrs
Density4,612/mi²
Male / Female36% / 65%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,367
Per Capita$54,051
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$86,705M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$184,800
Rent$1,568
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression13.6%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain49.5 in/yr

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.7%
High School+96.4%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute30 min
Libraries32

Is Rossmoor a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rossmoor receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Rossmoor stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rossmoor is $54,367, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rossmoor is $184,800, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,568 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Rossmoor experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches, including 29.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Rossmoor has a population of 3,136 with a density of 4,612 people per square mile. The median age is 73.8 years, 90% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.4%), with 3.2% Black.

Population

3,136
Total Population
4,612
People / sq mi
73.8yrs
Median Age
90% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 35.5%
Female 64.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Rossmoor vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.7%
12% above US avg
Spanish12.3%
8% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rossmoor vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rossmoor is $54,367, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Rossmoor vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,367
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$54,051
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585
IRS Avg AGI$97,759

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.2%
58% below US avg
Establishments (County)25,382
County GDP$86,705M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,863
Healthcare2,497
Retail2,447
Manufacturing649

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,677
205% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.2 min
Work from Home11.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Rossmoor is $184,800, 34% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,568 (35% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$184,800
34% below US avg
Median List Price$275,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$275,000
$/Sq Ft$240
Homes Sold9
Sale-to-List Ratio99.2%
Price Drops22.5%
Inventory40

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,568
35% above US avg

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-Occupied90.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,677
205% above US avg
Effective Rate5.78%
In Rossmoor, 32.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 13.6% report depression. 25.4% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.4%
1% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure30.9%
Asthma9.0%
COPD4.4%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.1%
Physical Inactivity25.4%
Depression13.6%
Mental Distress15.3%
Physical Distress11.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.6%
Checkup Rate77.3%
Premature Death5,499/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access97.0%
Healthcare Facilities2,497

Crime Rates: Rossmoor vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)64

Safety Score

Rossmoor has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.5 inches
30% above US avg
Snowfall29.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density4,612/sq mi
Coordinates40.3348°N, 74.4701°W
County FIPS34023
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 36.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.5%
D 52.5%

Winner: Democrat by 8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.7%
9% above US avg
High School+96.4%
School Test Score6.24
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,612/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries32
Healthcare Facilities2,497
Restaurants1,863
Retail Stores2,447

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)64

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.2 min
Work from Home11.4%

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