What are the schools like in Emerson, NJ?

Emerson is served primarily by Emerson Public School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.

What is the median household income in Emerson?

The median household income in Emerson, NJ is $141,908 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.5%.

What is the weather like in Emerson, NJ?

Emerson has an average high temperature of 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Emerson, NJ affordable or expensive?

Emerson's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Emerson is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $610,800 and the median rent is $2,024 per month.

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

Emerson has a violent crime rate of 66.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 839.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Emerson, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Emerson is a small town of 7,281 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $141,908 and a 7.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

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

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

All Emerson 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

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

Metric	Emerson, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$610,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,024	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$141,908	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Emerson's violent crime rate is 66.5 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

66.5 /100k

Property Crime

839.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Emerson is served primarily by Emerson Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Emerson, NJ	National Avg
School District	Emerson Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	49.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Emerson sees average highs of 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July, with 47.1 inches of annual precipitation and 32.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Emerson, NJ
Average High — January	39.9°F
Average High — July	87.0°F
Annual Precipitation	47.1"
Annual Snowfall	32.7"

Demographics

Metric	Emerson, NJ	National Avg
Population	7,281	—
Median Age	47.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.5%	18.9%
Asian	12.4%	6.3%
Under 18	19.3%	22.2%
65 and over	23.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Westwood, NJ 1 mi Oradell, NJ 1 mi Haworth, NJ 2 mi Hillsdale, NJ 2 mi Harrington Park, NJ 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Emerson

Emerson, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07630

Emerson vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emerson, NJ affordable or expensive?

Emerson's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Emerson roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $610,800 and median rent is $2,024/month.

What is the crime rate in Emerson, NJ?

Emerson's violent crime rate is 66.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 839.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Emerson?

Public schools in Emerson are operated by Emerson Public School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 49.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Emerson, NJ a good place to live?

Emerson, NJ has a population of 7,281, a median household income of $141,908, and an unemployment rate of 7.5%. 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 Emerson?

Emerson averages 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.1 inches with about 32.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Emerson?

Emerson, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07630.

What is the population of Emerson?

The population of Emerson, New Jersey is 7,281 with a median age of 47.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Emerson?

Key numbers for living in Emerson: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $610,800, median household income $141,908, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Emerson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.