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Far Hills

New Jersey · 974 residents (2025 est.) · 4.847 sq mi
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Far Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $143,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $792,100. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
948
+10%since 2000
from 859 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
196 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.3
+13%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:974 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6287578861K1K1990201020202024Far Hills
2024948
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$143,250
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,817 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$115,732
+42%since 2000
from $81,535 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.590
+2%since 2010
from 0.576 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$792,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,554
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,208 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
12.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+42%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
13
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(795)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(31)
Asian2.1%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.7%(135)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(757)
Black2.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(99)
Asian4.3%(41)
Other3.1%(29)
Diversity Score43.5%(413)
Diversity Score
44
+178%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+52%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.9%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
16.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2012
from 6.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2017
from 87.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2016
from 72.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2016
from 14.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Far Hills, New Jersey?

Far Hills, New Jersey has about 948 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Far Hills, New Jersey?

The typical household in Far Hills, New Jersey earns about $143,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Far Hills, New Jersey expensive?

In Far Hills, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $792,100, and the typical rent is about $1,554 a month.

How educated are people in Far Hills, New Jersey?

About 61.7% of adults age 25 and over in Far Hills, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Far Hills, New Jersey?

About 5.4% of people in Far Hills, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Far Hills, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Far Hills, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 277 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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