Living in Long Hill, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Long Hill · Census data 2020–2024
Long Hill has 8,652 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $169,079 (63% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $697,100, the median rent is $2,329/month.
Long Hill at a glance
- Population
- 8,652
- Median age
- 41.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $169,079State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $697,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,329/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 89.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Long Hill a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 63% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Home values 53% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Long Hill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Long Hill the median home value is $697,100, 110% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,329 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,849 a month in housing costs.
Long Hill median household income
The median household income in Long Hill is $169,079 and the income per person is $74,939. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Long Hill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,947
- Owner-occupied
- 89.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.3%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.98
Long Hill demographics
- Population
- 8,652
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 2,882
- Foreign-born
- 15.4%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Long Hill ›
Education in Long Hill
67.1% of adults 25 and older in Long Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 26.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Long Hill
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 28.9%
- Drive alone
- 63.5%
- Public transit
- 2.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.3%
Long Hill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Hill | 8,652 | $169,079 | $697,100 | $2,329 |
| Stirling | 2,599 | $180,875 | $695,300 | $1,427 |
| Millington | 3,220 | $194,306 | $796,600 | $2,286 |
| Gillette | 2,833 | $109,050 | $635,900 | — |
| Lyons | 5,187 | $250,001 | $1,037,400 | — |
| Warren | 16,186 | $204,063 | $930,800 | $2,170 |
| Berkeley Heights | 13,426 | $204,658 | $789,400 | $2,203 |
| Basking Ridge | 7,917 | $188,295 | $851,200 | $546 |
| Bernards | 28,114 | $194,107 | $814,800 | $2,476 |
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What is the median household income in Long Hill, NJ?
The median household income in Long Hill is $169,079, 63% 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 Long Hill?
The median home value in Long Hill is $697,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Long Hill?
The median gross rent in Long Hill is $2,329 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Long Hill, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 63% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: home values 53% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Long Hill?
The median age in Long Hill is 41.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Long Hill?
The average commute to work in Long Hill is 27 minutes; 28.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Long Hill?
The unemployment rate in Long Hill is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Long Hill?
67.1% of adults in Long Hill 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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