What are the schools like in Far Hills, NJ?

School district data for Far Hills is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Far Hills?

The median household income in Far Hills, NJ is $145,139 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.4%.

What is the weather like in Far Hills, NJ?

Far Hills has an average high temperature of 39.3°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Far Hills, NJ affordable or expensive?

Far Hills's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Far Hills is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $753,700 and the median rent is $2,111 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Far Hills, NJ?

Far Hills has a violent crime rate of 20.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 290.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Far Hills, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Far Hills is a small town of 1,047 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $145,139 and a 9.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Far Hills stands out for a well-educated population.

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

All Far Hills 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

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

Metric	Far Hills, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$753,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,111	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$145,139	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Far Hills's violent crime rate is 20.4 per 100,000 residents — 95% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

20.4 /100k

Property Crime

290.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Far Hills, NJ	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	60.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Far Hills sees average highs of 39.3°F in January and 86.2°F in July, with 49.8 inches of annual precipitation and 29.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Far Hills, NJ
Average High — January	39.3°F
Average High — July	86.2°F
Annual Precipitation	49.8"
Annual Snowfall	29.6"

Demographics

Metric	Far Hills, NJ	National Avg
Population	1,047	—
Median Age	50.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.7%	18.9%
Asian	2.7%	6.3%
Under 18	15.2%	22.2%
65 and over	24.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bedminster, NJ 2 mi Peapack and Gladstone, NJ 2 mi The Hills, NJ 3 mi Liberty Corner, NJ 3 mi Bernardsville, NJ 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Far Hills

Far Hills, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07931

Far Hills vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Far Hills, NJ affordable or expensive?

Far Hills's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Far Hills roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $753,700 and median rent is $2,111/month.

What is the crime rate in Far Hills, NJ?

Far Hills's violent crime rate is 20.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 290.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Far Hills?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Far Hills, NJ a good place to live?

Far Hills, NJ has a population of 1,047, a median household income of $145,139, and an unemployment rate of 9.4%. 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 Far Hills?

Far Hills averages 39.3°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.8 inches with about 29.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Far Hills?

Far Hills, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07931.

What is the population of Far Hills?

The population of Far Hills, New Jersey is 1,047 with a median age of 50.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Far Hills?

Key numbers for living in Far Hills: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $753,700, median household income $145,139, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Far Hills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.