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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 87.7% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.3% |
| 8% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,367 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,051 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,585 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,759 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 25,382 |
| County GDP | $86,705M |
| Restaurants | 1,863 |
| Healthcare | 2,497 |
| Retail | 2,447 |
| Manufacturing | 649 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,677 |
| 205% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.78% |
| Commute Time | 30.2 min |
| Work from Home | 11.4% |
| Census Median | $184,800 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $275,000 |
| Median List Price | $275,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $240 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.2% |
| Price Drops | 22.5% |
| Inventory | 40 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,568 |
| 35% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,677 |
| 205% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.78% |
| Obesity | 32.4% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% |
| Depression | 13.6% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,499/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,497 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 64 |
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.5 inches |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,612/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3348°N, 74.4701°W |
| County FIPS | 34023 |
Winner: Democrat by 8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.7% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,612/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 32 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,497 |
| Restaurants | 1,863 |
| Retail Stores | 2,447 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 64 |
| Avg Commute | 30.2 min |
| Work from Home | 11.4% |