At a Glance
Median Income
$131,194
$63,742 per capita
Home Value
$576,600
Zillow: $617,668
Violent Crime
233/100K
1,154/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.4%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Vista Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vista Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vista Center a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vista Center residents earn a median household income of $131,194 , which is 75% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,742. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,968 business establishments, including 1,925 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vista Center is $576,600 , 105% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $617,668. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Safety & Crime
Vista Center reports 233 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,154/100K.
Education
57.4% of adults in Vista Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% above the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vista Center has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,235
Median Age65.7 yrs
Density665/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$131,194
Per Capita$63,742
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
Housing
A
Home Value$576,600
Rent
Ownership97.3%
Zillow$617,668
Housing Units1,071
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
F
Violent233/100K
Property1,154/100K
Health
Obesity28.1%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation127 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.4%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+24.0%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Vista Center was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 1,925 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.