What are the schools like in Califon, NJ?

Califon is served primarily by Lebanon Township School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.4:1.

What is the median household income in Califon?

The median household income in Califon, NJ is $106,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Califon, NJ?

Califon has an average high temperature of 37.8°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Califon, NJ affordable or expensive?

Califon's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Califon is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $384,200 and the median rent is $1,548 per month.

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

Califon has a violent crime rate of 4.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 159.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Califon, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Califon is a small town of 939 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $106,875 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Califon stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

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

All Califon 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

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

Metric	Califon, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$384,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,548	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$106,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Califon's violent crime rate is 4.0 per 100,000 residents — 99% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

4.0 /100k

Property Crime

159.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Califon is served primarily by Lebanon Township School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Califon, NJ	National Avg
School District	Lebanon Township School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	56.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Califon sees average highs of 37.8°F in January and 85.9°F in July, with 51.8 inches of annual precipitation and 29.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Califon, NJ
Average High — January	37.8°F
Average High — July	85.9°F
Annual Precipitation	51.8"
Annual Snowfall	29.6"

Demographics

Metric	Califon, NJ	National Avg
Population	939	—
Median Age	41.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	17.6%	22.2%
65 and over	13.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

High Bridge, NJ 4 mi Long Valley, NJ 5 mi Lebanon, NJ 5 mi Anderson, NJ 5 mi Glen Gardner, NJ 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Califon

Califon, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07830

Califon vs Other Cities

Califon, NJ vs High Bridge, NJ Califon, NJ vs Long Valley, NJ Califon, NJ vs Lebanon, NJ Califon, NJ vs Anderson, NJ Califon, NJ vs Glen Gardner, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Califon, NJ affordable or expensive?

Califon's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Califon roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $384,200 and median rent is $1,548/month.

What is the crime rate in Califon, NJ?

Califon's violent crime rate is 4.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 159.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Califon?

Public schools in Califon are operated by Lebanon Township School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1. 56.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Califon, NJ a good place to live?

Califon, NJ has a population of 939, a median household income of $106,875, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. 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 Califon?

Califon averages 37.8°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.8 inches with about 29.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Califon?

Califon, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07830.

What is the population of Califon?

The population of Califon, New Jersey is 939 with a median age of 41.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Califon?

Key numbers for living in Califon: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $384,200, median household income $106,875, crime index 4 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Califon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.