Living in West Milford, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Milford · Census data 2020–2024
West Milford has 24,705 residents with a median age of 46.7. The median household income is $132,114 (28% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $399,700, the median rent is $1,737/month.
West Milford at a glance
- Population
- 24,705
- Median age
- 46.7State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $132,114State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $399,700State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,737/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 88.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.2%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is West Milford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 3%.
Cons: An average commute of 40 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Milford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Milford the median home value is $399,700, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,737 per month, which is 33.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,749 a month in housing costs.
West Milford median household income
The median household income in West Milford is $132,114 and the income per person is $59,908. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in West Milford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,142
- Owner-occupied
- 88.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.3%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.57
West Milford demographics
- Population
- 24,705
- Median age
- 46.7
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 9,513
- Foreign-born
- 11.4%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Milford ›
Education in West Milford
39.2% of adults 25 and older in West Milford have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 13% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Milford
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 17.1%
- Drive alone
- 71%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
West Milford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Milford | 24,705 | $132,114 | $399,700 | $1,737 |
| Newfoundland | 1,361 | $138,385 | $434,600 | $1,495 |
| Upper Greenwood Lake | 3,319 | $111,466 | $376,700 | $2,010 |
| Macopin | 2,170 | $139,864 | $389,800 | $1,917 |
| Bloomingdale | 7,716 | $127,500 | $432,000 | $1,753 |
| Hewitt | 2,417 | $189,188 | $466,600 | $2,293 |
| Highland Lakes | 3,852 | $109,000 | $295,300 | $2,169 |
| Ringwood | 11,657 | $152,414 | $449,800 | $1,750 |
| Wanaque | 11,206 | $113,175 | $400,700 | $1,778 |
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What is the median household income in West Milford, NJ?
The median household income in West Milford is $132,114, 28% 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 West Milford?
The median home value in West Milford is $399,700, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in West Milford?
The median gross rent in West Milford is $1,737 per month, about 33.6% of household income.
Is West Milford, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: an average commute of 40 minutes.
What is the median age in West Milford?
The median age in West Milford is 46.7 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in West Milford?
The average commute to work in West Milford is 40 minutes; 17.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Milford?
The unemployment rate in West Milford is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Milford?
39.2% of adults in West Milford 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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