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Weston, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Somerset County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,111 Population 1,519/sq mi density
$86,595 Median Income $68,532 per capita
$547,200 Home Value $468,783 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
115 Violent Crime/100K 2,443 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,595 median income, 1.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$547,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
115 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Weston, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,595
15% above
$68,532 per capita
Home Value
$547,200
94% above
Zillow: $468,783
Violent Crime
115/100K
70% below
2,443/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.2%
85% above
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.4%
21% below
7.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Weston Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Weston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
115%
Home Value
194%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
185%
Unemployment
44%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Weston a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Weston residents earn a median household income of $86,595 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $68,532. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 823 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Weston is $547,200 , 94% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $468,783. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2009.

Safety & Crime

Weston reports 115 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,443/100K.

Education

62.2% of adults in Weston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% above the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Weston has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population2,111
Median Age71.9 yrs
Density1,519/mi²
Male / Female32% / 68%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,595
Per Capita$68,532
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$54,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,046

Housing

B
Home Value$547,200
Rent
Ownership98.5%
Zillow$468,783
Housing Units1,244
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

F
Violent115/100K
Property2,443/100K

Health

Obesity25.4%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,545/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation92 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+62.2%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+36.0%
School Score7.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute41 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Weston was built in 2009.
18.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 823 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.