At a Glance
Median Income
$153,725
$77,553 per capita
Home Value
$612,500
Zillow: $1,009,491
Median Rent
$2,619/mo
35.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
17/100K
860/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.2%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.2%
8.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Whippany Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whippany's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whippany a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Whippany residents earn a median household income of $153,725 , which is 105% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $77,553. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% 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 Whippany is $612,500 , 117% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,009,491. Median rent is $2,619/month, with 35.0% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Whippany reports 17 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 860/100K.
Education
55.2% of adults in Whippany hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whippany has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population8,862
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density1,580/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$153,725
Per Capita$77,553
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
Housing
A
Home Value$612,500
Rent$2,619
Ownership88.8%
Zillow$1,009,491
Housing Units3,771
Rent Burden35.0%
Crime
F
Violent17/100K
Property860/100K
Health
Obesity21.2%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation204 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.2%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+23.8%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Whippany was built in 1975.
21.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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