Vernon Valley, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Sussex County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
983 Population 368/sq mi density
$123,707 Median Income $49,641 per capita
$321,600 Home Value $435,141 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$123,707 median income, 11.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$321,600 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Vernon Valley, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$123,707
65% above
$49,641 per capita
Home Value
$321,600
14% above
Zillow: $435,141
Bachelor's Degree+
32.0%
5% below
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
11.0%
206% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.1%
16% below
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Vernon Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
165%
Home Value
114%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
95%
Unemployment
306%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vernon Valley a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vernon Valley residents earn a median household income of $123,707 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,641. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,624 business establishments, including 285 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vernon Valley is $321,600 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,141. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

32.0% of adults in Vernon Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below the national average). 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vernon Valley has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population983
Median Age58.2 yrs
Density368/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$123,707
Per Capita$49,641
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129

Housing

A+
Home Value$321,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$435,141
Housing Units445
Rent Burden31.0%

Health

Obesity27.1%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,516/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation731 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.0%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute37 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Vernon Valley was built in 1976.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 285 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.