Living in Great Notch, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Great Notch · Census data 2020–2024
Great Notch has 4,008 residents with a median age of 50.4. The median household income is $162,101 (57% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $580,400, the median rent is $2,070/month.
Great Notch at a glance
- Population
- 4,008
- Median age
- 50.4State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $162,101State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $580,400State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,070/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 77.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Great Notch a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 57% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.6%.
Cons: Home values 28% higher than the state median; unemployment of 10.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Great Notch
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Great Notch the median home value is $580,400, 74% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,070 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,483 a month in housing costs.
Great Notch median household income
The median household income in Great Notch is $162,101 and the income per person is $81,025. 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Great Notch: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,820
- Owner-occupied
- 77.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.7%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.26
Great Notch demographics
- Population
- 4,008
- Median age
- 50.4
- Under 18
- 15.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 1,771
- Foreign-born
- 15.6%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Great Notch ›
Education in Great Notch
56% of adults 25 and older in Great Notch have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 23.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Great Notch
- Unemployment rate
- 10.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 5.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Great Notch vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Notch | 4,008 | $162,101 | $580,400 | $2,070 |
| Little Falls | 14,790 | $123,307 | $481,300 | $1,843 |
| Cedar Grove | 13,475 | $151,263 | $634,000 | $1,896 |
| Woodland Park | 13,355 | $98,845 | $497,600 | $1,839 |
| Singac | 4,207 | $104,519 | $427,400 | $2,073 |
| Upper Montclair | 12,457 | $250,001 | $989,000 | $2,237 |
| Totowa | 10,959 | $113,563 | $559,300 | $2,072 |
| Clifton | 89,379 | $98,237 | $461,900 | $1,711 |
| North Caldwell | 6,656 | $208,245 | $904,500 | $3,329 |
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What is the median household income in Great Notch, NJ?
The median household income in Great Notch is $162,101, 57% 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 Great Notch?
The median home value in Great Notch is $580,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Great Notch?
The median gross rent in Great Notch is $2,070 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Great Notch, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 57% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.6%. Minuses: home values 28% higher than the state median; unemployment of 10.8%.
What is the median age in Great Notch?
The median age in Great Notch is 50.4 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Great Notch?
The average commute to work in Great Notch is 28 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Great Notch?
The unemployment rate in Great Notch is 10.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Great Notch?
56% of adults in Great Notch 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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