Living in Livingston, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Livingston · Census data 2020–2024
Livingston has 31,488 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $229,806 (122% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $821,100, the median rent is $2,949/month.
Livingston at a glance
- Population
- 31,488
- Median age
- 44.3State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $229,806State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $821,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,949/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 88.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 73.5%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Livingston a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 122% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 2.3%.
Cons: Home values 81% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Livingston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Livingston the median home value is $821,100, 147% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,949 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Livingston median household income
The median household income in Livingston is $229,806 and the income per person is $100,851. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Livingston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,699
- Owner-occupied
- 88.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.1%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.98
Livingston demographics
- Population
- 31,488
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 10,451
- Foreign-born
- 31%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Livingston ›
Education in Livingston
73.5% of adults 25 and older in Livingston have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 40.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Livingston
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 32.9%
- Drive alone
- 49.4%
- Public transit
- 11.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Livingston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston | 31,488 | $229,806 | $821,100 | $2,949 |
| Roseland | 6,268 | $164,458 | $665,700 | $3,297 |
| East Hanover | 11,152 | $149,583 | $702,800 | $2,711 |
| Millburn | 22,145 | $250,001 | $1,371,500 | $2,262 |
| Pleasantdale | 2,145 | $144,281 | $579,800 | — |
| Short Hills | 14,923 | $250,001 | $1,674,100 | $3,126 |
| West Orange | 48,585 | $129,753 | $557,300 | $1,897 |
| Florham Park | 13,564 | $158,696 | $791,400 | $3,109 |
| Essex Fells | 2,361 | $250,001 | $1,083,000 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Livingston, NJ?
The median household income in Livingston is $229,806, 122% 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 Livingston?
The median home value in Livingston is $821,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Livingston?
The median gross rent in Livingston is $2,949 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Livingston, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 122% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 2.3%. Minuses: home values 81% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Livingston?
The median age in Livingston is 44.3 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Livingston?
The average commute to work in Livingston is 38 minutes; 32.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Livingston?
The unemployment rate in Livingston is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Livingston?
73.5% of adults in Livingston 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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