New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Wanaque is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 11,162. Residents earn $112,326 per year, which is 49% above the national average.
Based on current data, Wanaque receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Wanaque offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wanaque is $112,326, which is significantly higher than the national average — 49% above $75,149. This places Wanaque among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Wanaque is $366,400, 30% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,885 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Wanaque is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 89 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 658 per 100,000, 66% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Wanaque experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 79.0% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 21.0% |
| 57% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $112,326 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,885 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,224 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,402 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,191 |
| County GDP | $29,074M |
| Restaurants | 1,085 |
| Healthcare | 1,495 |
| Retail | 1,866 |
| Manufacturing | 611 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $11,450 |
| 227% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.13% |
| Commute Time | 31.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $366,400 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $501,247 |
| Median List Price | $449,888 |
| Median List Price | $449,888 |
| $/Sq Ft | $355 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.2% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 35 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,885 |
| 62% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $11,450 |
| 227% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.13% |
| Obesity | 26.9% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.4% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.2% |
| Depression | 17.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,211/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,495 |
| Total Violent | 88.9/100K |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 17.8/100K |
| Robbery | 26.7/100K |
| Assault | 44.5/100K |
| Total Property | 658.0/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 133.4/100K |
| Theft | 506.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 17.8/100K |
| Arson | 17.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 25 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 211 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (20.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,385/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0424°N, 74.2886°W |
| County FIPS | 34031 |
Winner: Republican by 2.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,385/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,495 |
| Restaurants | 1,085 |
| Retail Stores | 1,866 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 25 |
| Avg Commute | 31.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |