Living in Harding, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harding · Census data 2020–2024
Harding has 3,896 residents with a median age of 49.9. The median household income is $222,429 (115% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $1,145,100, the median rent is $2,917/month.
Harding at a glance
- Population
- 3,896
- Median age
- 49.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $222,429State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $1,145,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,917/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 90.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 73.6%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Harding a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 115% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Home values 152% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Harding
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harding the median home value is $1,145,100, 244% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,917 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Harding median household income
The median household income in Harding is $222,429 and the income per person is $132,699. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Harding: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,451
- Owner-occupied
- 90.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.8%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.76
Harding demographics
- Population
- 3,896
- Median age
- 49.9
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 1,404
- Foreign-born
- 12.3%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harding ›
Education in Harding
73.6% of adults 25 and older in Harding have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 31.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harding
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 16.9%
- Drive alone
- 67.5%
- Public transit
- 11.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Harding vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding | 3,896 | $222,429 | $1,145,100 | $2,917 |
| Green Village | 1,130 | $88,977 | $823,900 | $2,782 |
| Gillette | 2,833 | $109,050 | $635,900 | — |
| Morris | 23,424 | $204,951 | $765,100 | $2,437 |
| Basking Ridge | 7,917 | $188,295 | $851,200 | $546 |
| Morristown | 20,453 | $121,340 | $567,600 | $2,274 |
| Long Hill | 8,652 | $169,079 | $697,100 | $2,329 |
| Stirling | 2,599 | $180,875 | $695,300 | $1,427 |
| Madison | 16,447 | $171,471 | $943,200 | $2,253 |
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What is the median household income in Harding, NJ?
The median household income in Harding is $222,429, 115% 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 Harding?
The median home value in Harding is $1,145,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Harding?
The median gross rent in Harding is $2,917 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Harding, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 115% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: home values 152% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Harding?
The median age in Harding is 49.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Harding?
The average commute to work in Harding is 32 minutes; 16.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harding?
The unemployment rate in Harding is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harding?
73.6% of adults in Harding 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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