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Long Valley

New Jersey · 1,720 residents · 4.566 sq mi
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Long Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,229. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 59% 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 $461,900. With a median age of 52.1, 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 52.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% 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
1,720
−5%since 2000
from 1,818 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
377 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 398 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.1
+37%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Long Valley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$133,229
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,262 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$74,383
+103%since 2000
from $36,711 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.8%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
−11%since 2010
from 0.446 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$461,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $228,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,655
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,089 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
7.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
85.2%
+54.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+21%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,753)
Black0.7%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(23)
Asian0.9%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(128)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(1,466)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(198)
Asian1.4%(24)
Other1.9%(32)
Diversity Score32.5%(558)
Diversity Score
32
+360%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 44.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.1 min
+41%since 2000
from 30.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−48.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2017
from 91.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2016
from 88.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2016
from 6.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Long Valley, New Jersey?

Long Valley, New Jersey has about 1,720 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Long Valley, New Jersey?

The typical household in Long Valley, New Jersey earns about $133,229 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Long Valley, New Jersey expensive?

In Long Valley, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $461,900, and the typical rent is about $1,655 a month.

How educated are people in Long Valley, New Jersey?

About 59.5% of adults age 25 and over in Long Valley, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Long Valley, New Jersey?

About 1.9% of people in Long Valley, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Long Valley, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Long Valley, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 96 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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