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Towaco, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Essex County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
5,627 Population 938/sq mi density
$197,696 Median Income $90,740 per capita
$690,900 Home Value $526,351 Zillow
$2,726 Median Rent 38.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
57 Violent Crime/100K 669 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$197,696 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$690,900 home value, $2,726/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
57 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Towaco, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$197,696
163% above
$90,740 per capita
Home Value
$690,900
145% above
Zillow: $526,351
Median Rent
$2,726/mo
134% above
38.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
57/100K
85% below
669/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
73.0%
117% above
99.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.2%
37% below
6.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Towaco Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Towaco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
263%
Home Value
245%
Rent
234%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
217%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
15%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Towaco a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Towaco residents earn a median household income of $197,696 , which is 163% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $90,740. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,692 business establishments, including 1,759 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Towaco is $690,900 , 145% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $526,351. Median rent is $2,726/month, with 38.0% 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 1968.

Safety & Crime

Towaco reports 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 669/100K.

Education

73.0% of adults in Towaco hold a bachelor's degree or higher (117% above the national average). 99.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Towaco has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population5,627
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density938/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$197,696
Per Capita$90,740
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$76,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,699

Housing

A+
Home Value$690,900
Rent$2,726
Ownership94.9%
Zillow$526,351
Housing Units1,987
Rent Burden38.0%

Crime

F
Violent57/100K
Property669/100K

Health

Obesity20.2%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking6.9%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death8,341/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation262 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+73.0%
High School+99.7%
Graduate+27.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 27% / D 72%
Commute34 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries34

Did You Know?

The median home in Towaco was built in 1968.
22.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.549 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 1,759 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.