What are the schools like in Johnsonburg, NJ?

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

What is the median household income in Johnsonburg?

The median household income in Johnsonburg, NJ is $130,714 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 15.8%.

What is the weather like in Johnsonburg, NJ?

Johnsonburg has an average high temperature of 35.9°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Johnsonburg, NJ affordable or expensive?

Johnsonburg's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Johnsonburg is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $429,500 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Johnsonburg has a violent crime rate of 29.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 402.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Johnsonburg, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Johnsonburg is a small town of 470 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $130,714 and a 15.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Johnsonburg stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Johnsonburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Johnsonburg 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: 98.4

Johnsonburg's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Johnsonburg costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Johnsonburg, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$429,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$130,714	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Johnsonburg's violent crime rate is 29.4 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

29.4 /100k

Property Crime

402.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Johnsonburg, 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	42.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Johnsonburg sees average highs of 35.9°F in January and 83.6°F in July, with 51.1 inches of annual precipitation and 23.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Johnsonburg, NJ
Average High — January	35.9°F
Average High — July	83.6°F
Annual Precipitation	51.1"
Annual Snowfall	23.3"

Demographics

Metric	Johnsonburg, NJ	National Avg
Population	470	—
Median Age	49.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	15.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.1%	22.2%
65 and over	12.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Marksboro, NJ 2 mi Allamuchy, NJ 4 mi Panther Valley, NJ 4 mi Silver Lake CDP (Warren County), NJ 5 mi Blairstown, NJ 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Johnsonburg

Johnsonburg, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07846

Johnsonburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johnsonburg, NJ affordable or expensive?

Johnsonburg's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Johnsonburg roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $429,500 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Johnsonburg, NJ?

Johnsonburg's violent crime rate is 29.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 402.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Johnsonburg?

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

Is Johnsonburg, NJ a good place to live?

Johnsonburg, NJ has a population of 470, a median household income of $130,714, and an unemployment rate of 15.8%. 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 Johnsonburg?

Johnsonburg averages 35.9°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.1 inches with about 23.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Johnsonburg?

Johnsonburg, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07846.

What is the population of Johnsonburg?

The population of Johnsonburg, New Jersey is 470 with a median age of 49.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Johnsonburg?

Key numbers for living in Johnsonburg: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $429,500, median household income $130,714, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Johnsonburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.