New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Wharton is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 7,254. Residents earn $92,548 per year, which is 23% above the national average.
Based on current data, Wharton receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Wharton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wharton is $92,548, 23% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. The poverty rate of 17.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Wharton is $348,100, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,886 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Wharton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 90 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,778 per 100,000, near the national average.
29.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Wharton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 48.4% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 51.6% |
| 285% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $92,548 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,966 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $156,784 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.5% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,002 |
| County GDP | $74,395M |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Healthcare | 1,822 |
| Retail | 1,639 |
| Manufacturing | 496 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.90% |
| Commute Time | 30.6 min |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |
| Census Median | $348,100 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $484,472 |
| Median List Price | $549,900 |
| Median List Price | $549,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $338 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 104.2% |
| Price Drops | 40.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,886 |
| 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 | 53.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.90% |
| Obesity | 28.2% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.6% |
| Depression | 15.4% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 4,240/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Total Violent | 90.4/100K |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 15.1/100K |
| Robbery | 60.3/100K |
| Assault | 15.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,778.2/100K |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 256.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,506.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 15.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.5 inches |
| 20% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,488/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8971°N, 74.5745°W |
| County FIPS | 34027 |
Winner: Republican by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.3% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,488/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Retail Stores | 1,639 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 30.6 min |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |