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Landing

New Jersey · 4,737 residents · 2.134 sq mi
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Landing is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,068. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $417,400. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% 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
4,737
+5%since 2023
from 4,499 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,220 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 2,108 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
+6%since 2023
from 38.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K20202024Landing
20245K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$128,068
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $125,407 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,686
+8%since 2023
from $54,431 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 70.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
+3%since 2023
from 0.449 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$417,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $382,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,799
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,706 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 82.9% in 2023
14.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 31.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 65.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+7%since 2023
from 3.0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(2,884)
Black7.1%(318)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(634)
Asian3.8%(169)
Other11%(494)
Diversity Score68.8%(3,097)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(2,665)
Black8%(381)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(929)
Asian6.1%(287)
Other10%(475)
Diversity Score78.1%(3,700)
Diversity Score
78
+13%since 2023
from 69 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.8 min
−1%since 2023
from 41.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 70.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 30.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.6% in 2023
Female
48.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
Foreign born
17.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 88.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Landing, New Jersey?

Landing, New Jersey has about 4,737 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Landing, New Jersey?

The typical household in Landing, New Jersey earns about $128,068 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Landing, New Jersey expensive?

In Landing, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $417,400, and the typical rent is about $1,799 a month.

How educated are people in Landing, New Jersey?

About 47.9% of adults age 25 and over in Landing, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Landing, New Jersey?

About 7.7% of people in Landing, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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