What are the schools like in Boonton, NJ?

Boonton is served primarily by Boonton Town Public School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.4:1.

What is the median household income in Boonton?

The median household income in Boonton, NJ is $96,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Boonton, NJ?

Boonton has an average high temperature of 37.6°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.1 inches.

Boonton, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Boonton, NJ affordable or expensive?

Boonton's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Boonton is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $468,900 and the median rent is $1,637 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Boonton, NJ?

Boonton has a violent crime rate of 22.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 886.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Boonton, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Boonton is a small town of 8,781 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $96,500 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Boonton stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether Boonton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Boonton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Boonton's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Boonton costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Boonton, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$468,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,637	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$96,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Boonton's violent crime rate is 22.2 per 100,000 residents — 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

22.2 /100k

Property Crime

886.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Boonton is served primarily by Boonton Town Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Boonton, NJ	National Avg
School District	Boonton Town Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	46.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Boonton sees average highs of 37.6°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 49.2 inches of annual precipitation and 28.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Boonton, NJ
Average High — January	37.6°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	49.2"
Annual Snowfall	28.1"

Demographics

Metric	Boonton, NJ	National Avg
Population	8,781	—
Median Age	40.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.2%	18.9%
Asian	9.6%	6.3%
Under 18	21.9%	22.2%
65 and over	14.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lake Hiawatha, NJ 2 mi Mountain Lakes, NJ 2 mi Parsippany, NJ 3 mi Rainbow Lakes, NJ 3 mi Towaco, NJ 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Boonton

Boonton, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07005

Boonton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boonton, NJ affordable or expensive?

Boonton's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Boonton roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $468,900 and median rent is $1,637/month.

What is the crime rate in Boonton, NJ?

Boonton's violent crime rate is 22.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 886.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Boonton?

Public schools in Boonton are operated by Boonton Town Public School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 46.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Boonton, NJ a good place to live?

Boonton, NJ has a population of 8,781, a median household income of $96,500, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Boonton?

Boonton averages 37.6°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.2 inches with about 28.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Boonton?

Boonton, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07005.

What is the population of Boonton?

The population of Boonton, New Jersey is 8,781 with a median age of 40.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Boonton?

Key numbers for living in Boonton: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $468,900, median household income $96,500, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Boonton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.