Victory Gardens, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Morris County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,891
Population
12,607/sq mi density
$52,235
Median Income
$24,154 per capita
$224,800
Home Value
$346,351 Zillow
$1,430
Median Rent
40.6% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$52,235 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$224,800 home value, $1,430/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Victory Gardens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. The area receives 28.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 634 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,607/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8761°N, 74.5435°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Morris County County |
| Nearest Airport | Newark Liberty International (EWR) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0448 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.82 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 122 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 37 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.4 in |
Victory Gardens has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.8").