New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Stirling is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 2,868. Residents earn $158,043 per year, which is 110% above the national average.
Based on current data, Stirling receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Stirling stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Stirling is $158,043, which is significantly higher than the national average — 110% above $75,149. This places Stirling among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Stirling is $671,800, making it a premium housing market at 138% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,710 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Stirling is a highly educated community — 60.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Stirling experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches, including 21.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 86.8% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.2% |
| 1% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $158,043 |
| 110% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $63,362 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,622 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $109,188 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 16,571 |
| County GDP | $51,947M |
| Restaurants | 1,317 |
| Healthcare | 1,591 |
| Retail | 1,861 |
| Manufacturing | 523 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,532 |
| 287% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.01% |
| Commute Time | 22.7 min |
| Work from Home | 15.8% |
| Census Median | $671,800 |
| 138% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $594,500 |
| Median List Price | $594,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $465 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 113.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,710 |
| 47% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,532 |
| 287% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.01% |
| Obesity | 22.6% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart Disease | 3.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.0% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| COPD | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.8% |
| Depression | 16.2% |
| Mental Distress | 13.9% |
| Physical Distress | 9.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,477/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,591 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.7 inches |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 326 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,226/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6804°N, 74.4889°W |
| County FIPS | 34039 |
Winner: Democrat by 24.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 60.9% |
| 81% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,226/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 24 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,591 |
| Restaurants | 1,317 |
| Retail Stores | 1,861 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Avg Commute | 22.7 min |
| Work from Home | 15.8% |