New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Whippany is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 8,862. Residents earn $153,725 per year, which is 105% above the national average.
Based on current data, Whippany receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Whippany stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Whippany is $153,725, which is significantly higher than the national average — 105% above $75,149. This places Whippany among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Whippany is $612,500, making it a premium housing market at 117% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,619 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Whippany is a highly educated community — 55.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Whippany experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 76.3% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 23.7% |
| 77% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $153,725 |
| 105% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $77,553 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $156,784 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% |
| 89% below 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 | 2.22% |
| Commute Time | 25.8 min |
| Work from Home | 21.9% |
| Census Median | $612,500 |
| 117% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $775,000 |
| Median List Price | $775,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $475 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 107.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,619 |
| 125% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.22% |
| Obesity | 21.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart Disease | 3.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.7% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| COPD | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.9% |
| Depression | 16.1% |
| Mental Distress | 14.1% |
| Physical Distress | 9.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 4,240/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.2 inches |
| 29% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 204 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,580/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8233°N, 74.4187°W |
| County FIPS | 34027 |
Winner: Republican by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 55.2% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,580/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Retail Stores | 1,639 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 25.8 min |
| Work from Home | 21.9% |