At a Glance
Median Income
$112,326
$49,885 per capita
Home Value
$366,400
Zillow: $508,060
Median Rent
$1,885/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
36/100K
187/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.1%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.9%
11.0% smoking rate
How Wanaque Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wanaque's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wanaque a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wanaque residents earn a median household income of $112,326 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,885. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,191 business establishments, including 1,085 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wanaque is $366,400 , 30% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $508,060. Median rent is $1,885/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Wanaque reports 36 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 187/100K.
Education
40.1% of adults in Wanaque hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wanaque has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
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 38.
Data Overview
People
Population11,162
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density1,385/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born15.0%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,326
Per Capita$49,885
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$29,074M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,224
Housing
A+
Home Value$366,400
Rent$1,885
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$508,060
Housing Units4,428
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent36/100K
Property187/100K
Health
Obesity26.9%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,211/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation211 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.1%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Wanaque was founded in 1918.
The median home in Wanaque was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
15.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 1,085 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.