Living in Califon, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Califon · Census data 2020–2024
Califon has 930 residents with a median age of 45.9. The median household income is $128,194 (24% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $431,600, the median rent is $1,781/month.
Califon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Califon at a glance
- Population
- 930
- Median age
- 45.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $128,194State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $431,600State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,781/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 84.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.8%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Califon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Califon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Califon the median home value is $431,600, 30% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,781 per month, which is 37.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,964 a month in housing costs.
Califon median household income
The median household income in Califon is $128,194 and the income per person is $64,233. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Califon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 395
- Owner-occupied
- 84.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.35
Califon demographics
- Population
- 930
- Median age
- 45.9
- Under 18
- 15.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 395
- Foreign-born
- 7.2%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Califon ›
Education in Califon
57.8% of adults 25 and older in Califon have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 18.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Califon
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 19.7%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Califon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Califon | 930 | $128,194 | $431,600 | $1,781 |
| Lebanon | 6,234 | $129,936 | $491,200 | $1,283 |
| Tewksbury | 5,893 | $192,576 | $795,400 | $3,501 |
| High Bridge | 3,580 | $112,467 | $336,500 | $1,831 |
| Washington | 18,265 | $165,651 | $592,600 | $1,701 |
| Long Valley | 1,720 | $133,229 | $461,900 | $1,655 |
| Lebanon | 1,675 | $110,104 | $374,400 | $2,171 |
| Anderson | 607 | $89,034 | $316,100 | — |
| Glen Gardner | 1,916 | $101,974 | $330,900 | $1,890 |
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Califon ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Califon: FAQ
What is the median household income in Califon, NJ?
The median household income in Califon is $128,194, 24% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Califon?
The median home value in Califon is $431,600, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Califon?
The median gross rent in Califon is $1,781 per month, about 37.9% of household income.
Is Califon, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Califon?
The median age in Califon is 45.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Califon?
The average commute to work in Califon is 31 minutes; 19.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Califon?
The unemployment rate in Califon is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Califon?
57.8% of adults in Califon have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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