At a Glance
Median Income
$70,825
$56,720 per capita
Home Value
$338,800
Zillow: $455,672
Median Rent
$1,781/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.3%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
8.0% smoking rate
How The Ponds Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows The Ponds's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is The Ponds a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
The Ponds residents earn a median household income of $70,825 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,720. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,382 business establishments, including 1,863 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in The Ponds is $338,800 , 20% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $455,672. Median rent is $1,781/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Education
33.3% of adults in The Ponds hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
The Ponds has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population995
Median Age72.7 yrs
Density4,523/mi²
Male / Female27% / 73%
Foreign Born11.1%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,825
Per Capita$56,720
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$86,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585
Housing
B+
Home Value$338,800
Rent$1,781
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$455,672
Housing Units774
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity25.9%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death5,499/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation118 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.3%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in The Ponds was built in 1998.
13.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
11.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,863 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 64 fatal vehicle crashes.