Living in Green, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Green · Census data 2020–2024
Green has 3,657 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $141,875 (37% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $472,200, the median rent is $1,648/month.
Green at a glance
- Population
- 3,657
- Median age
- 45State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $141,875State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $472,200State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,648/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 97.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Green a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Green
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Green the median home value is $472,200, 42% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,648 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,860 a month in housing costs.
Green median household income
The median household income in Green is $141,875 and the income per person is $62,748. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Green: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,282
- Owner-occupied
- 97.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.5%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.96
Green demographics
- Population
- 3,657
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 1,231
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Green ›
Education in Green
59.6% of adults 25 and older in Green have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 28.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Green
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Drive alone
- 69.1%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Green vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green | 3,657 | $141,875 | $472,200 | $1,648 |
| Andover | 728 | $92,750 | $400,000 | $1,597 |
| Fredon | 3,281 | $142,903 | $457,600 | $1,205 |
| Johnsonburg | 406 | $103,056 | $482,000 | — |
| Allamuchy | 5,427 | $131,626 | $378,400 | $1,929 |
| Byram | 8,119 | $138,854 | $389,900 | $1,561 |
| Frelinghuysen | 2,137 | $122,727 | $455,500 | $1,683 |
| Panther Valley | 4,553 | $131,169 | $369,900 | $2,008 |
| Marksboro | 193 | $141,563 | $463,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Green, NJ?
The median household income in Green is $141,875, 37% 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 Green?
The median home value in Green is $472,200, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Green?
The median gross rent in Green is $1,648 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is Green, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Green?
The median age in Green is 45 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Green?
The average commute to work in Green is 30 minutes; 17.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Green?
The unemployment rate in Green is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Green?
59.6% of adults in Green 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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