Living in Pompton Plains, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pompton Plains · Census data 2020–2024
Pompton Plains has 10,971 residents with a median age of 53.6. The median household income is $117,959 (14% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $539,000, the median rent is $3,129/month.
Pompton Plains at a glance
- Population
- 10,971
- Median age
- 53.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $117,959State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $539,000State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $3,129/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 81.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Pompton Plains a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 19% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Pompton Plains
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pompton Plains the median home value is $539,000, 62% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,129 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,248 a month in housing costs.
Pompton Plains median household income
The median household income in Pompton Plains is $117,959 and the income per person is $67,897. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Pompton Plains: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,977
- Owner-occupied
- 81.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.8%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.29
Pompton Plains demographics
- Population
- 10,971
- Median age
- 53.6
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 35.1%
- Households
- 4,691
- Foreign-born
- 8.8%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pompton Plains ›
Education in Pompton Plains
54.3% of adults 25 and older in Pompton Plains have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 26.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pompton Plains
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 19.3%
- Drive alone
- 67.9%
- Public transit
- 5.4%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.5%
Pompton Plains vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pompton Plains | 10,971 | $117,959 | $539,000 | $3,129 |
| Pequannock | 15,641 | $120,666 | $553,200 | $2,753 |
| Riverdale | 4,112 | $102,950 | $395,900 | $2,424 |
| Pompton Lakes | 11,047 | $124,454 | $442,400 | $1,845 |
| Lincoln Park | 10,957 | $123,397 | $443,300 | $1,857 |
| Pines Lake | 2,882 | $172,348 | $626,500 | — |
| Butler | 8,133 | $111,557 | $442,500 | $1,599 |
| Packanack Lake | 6,321 | $213,103 | $601,000 | $3,501 |
| Towaco | 5,612 | $205,636 | $701,300 | $1,950 |
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What is the median household income in Pompton Plains, NJ?
The median household income in Pompton Plains is $117,959, 14% 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 Pompton Plains?
The median home value in Pompton Plains is $539,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Pompton Plains?
The median gross rent in Pompton Plains is $3,129 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Pompton Plains, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 19% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Pompton Plains?
The median age in Pompton Plains is 53.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Pompton Plains?
The average commute to work in Pompton Plains is 28 minutes; 19.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pompton Plains?
The unemployment rate in Pompton Plains is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pompton Plains?
54.3% of adults in Pompton Plains 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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