New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Wanamassa is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 4,344. Residents earn $167,712 per year, which is 123% above the national average.
Based on current data, Wanamassa receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Wanamassa stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Wanamassa is $167,712, which is significantly higher than the national average — 123% above $75,149. This places Wanamassa among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Wanamassa is $526,400, making it a premium housing market at 87% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,836 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Wanamassa is a highly educated community — 66.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Wanamassa experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 95.9% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $167,712 |
| 123% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $60,522 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,357 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $138,949 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 21,968 |
| County GDP | $52,693M |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Healthcare | 2,730 |
| Retail | 2,557 |
| Manufacturing | 419 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.32% |
| Commute Time | 27.5 min |
| Work from Home | 26.4% |
| Census Median | $526,400 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $799,000 |
| Median List Price | $799,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $451 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.0% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,836 |
| 58% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.32% |
| Obesity | 28.5% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.1% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| COPD | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.1% |
| Depression | 15.2% |
| Mental Distress | 13.8% |
| Physical Distress | 8.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,710/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.5 inches |
| 38% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 28 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,914/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2368°N, 74.0289°W |
| County FIPS | 34025 |
Winner: Republican by 11.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 66.6% |
| 98% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,914/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Retail Stores | 2,557 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 27.5 min |
| Work from Home | 26.4% |