Quality of Life and Culture in Whippany, NJ - PlaceVista

Whippany, NJ A+

Population: 9,067

Home Price: $539,300

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Overview

Whippany is a small town in the state of New Jersey with a population of 9,067. Whippany has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Small Town
Living Costs: Very High Cost
Employment: (B) Good
Cultural Diversity: (B) Good
Residents: Families
School Rating: (A) Excellent
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (A) Excellent
Average Commute: 25.9 minutes
Walkability: (C) Average
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: Yes
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Whippany, NJ

Employment and Income	Whippany	New Jersey	United States
Per Capita Income	$64,231	$49,878	$32,693
Median Household Income	$129,454	$103,503	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	2.6%	5.9%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	1.0%	5.1%	10.5%

Age	Whippany	New Jersey	United States
Median Age	49.5	44.2	42.3

Gender	Whippany	New Jersey	United States
Male	48.2%	48.7%	49.8%
Female	51.8%	51.3%	50.2%

Race	Whippany	New Jersey	United States
White	80.1%	76.5%	80.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	6.9%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.3%	2.7%
Asian	12.6%	7.3%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	1.8%	3.8%	2.7%
Multiracial	4.2%	5.2%	5.2%

Housing Information	Whippany	New Jersey	United States
Median Home Price	$539,300	$395,383	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$2,009	$1,444	$801
Family Households	55.9%	55.9%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	32.0%	32.0%	26.2%
Homeowners	88.3%	73.8%	72.9%
Renters	11.7%	26.2%	27.1%

Education	Whippany	New Jersey	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	1.2%	4.3%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	23.8%	23.8%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	14.4%	16.5%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	7.0%	7.6%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	30.5%	26.1%	15.0%

Proficiency	Whippany	New Jersey	United States
Mathematics	59.8%	50.7%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	75.2%	60.4%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Whippany	New Jersey	United States
Murder	NA	1.5	3.0
Rape	NA	11.2	38.0
Robbery	NA	32.0	40.7
Assault	NA	84.2	188.5

Property Crime	Whippany	New Jersey	United States
Burglary	NA	192.5	336.1
Theft	NA	1502.0	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	89.1	167.1
Arson	NA	3.7	10.5

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