At a Glance
Median Income
$92,548
$47,966 per capita
Home Value
$348,100
Zillow: $498,012
Median Rent
$1,886/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
53/100K
796/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.3%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
11.8% smoking rate
How Wharton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wharton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wharton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wharton residents earn a median household income of $92,548 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,966. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,002 business establishments, including 1,349 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wharton is $348,100 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $498,012. Median rent is $1,886/month, with 29.9% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Wharton reports 53 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 796/100K.
Education
29.3% of adults in Wharton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wharton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population7,254
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density3,488/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born27.1%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$92,548
Per Capita$47,966
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
Housing
A+
Home Value$348,100
Rent$1,886
Ownership53.5%
Zillow$498,012
Housing Units2,913
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent53/100K
Property796/100K
Health
Obesity28.2%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation666 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.3%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute31 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Wharton was founded in 1895.
The median home in Wharton was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
27.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.