New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Yorketown is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 7,265. Residents earn $163,375 per year, which is 117% above the national average.
Based on current data, Yorketown receives an overall livability score of 4.9 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, long commute times. Yorketown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Yorketown is $163,375, which is significantly higher than the national average — 117% above $75,149. This places Yorketown among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Yorketown is $575,700, making it a premium housing market at 104% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,607 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Yorketown is a highly educated community — 50.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Yorketown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 87.6% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.4% |
| 7% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $163,375 |
| 117% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $57,541 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,357 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $138,949 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 21,968 |
| County GDP | $52,693M |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Healthcare | 2,730 |
| Retail | 2,557 |
| Manufacturing | 419 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.12% |
| Commute Time | 43.7 min |
| Work from Home | 18.4% |
| Census Median | $575,700 |
| 104% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $749,000 |
| Median List Price | $749,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $349 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,607 |
| 124% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.12% |
| Obesity | 29.6% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.9% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.8% |
| Depression | 15.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.0% |
| Physical Distress | 9.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,710/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.6 inches |
| 28% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 90 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,040/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3059°N, 74.3389°W |
| County FIPS | 34025 |
Winner: Republican by 11.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.3% |
| 49% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,040/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Retail Stores | 2,557 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 43.7 min |
| Work from Home | 18.4% |