New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Succasunna is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 9,866. Residents earn $164,555 per year, which is 119% above the national average.
Based on current data, Succasunna 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, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Succasunna stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Succasunna is $164,555, which is significantly higher than the national average — 119% above $75,149. This places Succasunna among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 1.6% 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 Succasunna is $483,300, making it a premium housing market at 71% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,299 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 49.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Succasunna experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 82.9% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.1% |
| 28% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $164,555 |
| 119% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $62,704 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $156,784 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.6% |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,002 |
| County GDP | $74,395M |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Healthcare | 1,822 |
| Retail | 1,639 |
| Manufacturing | 496 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.81% |
| Commute Time | 30.4 min |
| Work from Home | 16.4% |
| Census Median | $483,300 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $632,480 |
| Median List Price | $685,000 |
| Median List Price | $685,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $327 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.5% |
| Price Drops | 10.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,299 |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 20.9% |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.81% |
| Obesity | 23.0% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.3% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.4% |
| Depression | 16.8% |
| Mental Distress | 14.8% |
| Physical Distress | 9.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 4,240/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.5 inches |
| 20% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 788 ft (240 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,681/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8545°N, 74.6574°W |
| County FIPS | 34027 |
Winner: Republican by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 49.2% |
| 46% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,681/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Retail Stores | 1,639 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 30.4 min |
| Work from Home | 16.4% |