What are the schools like in Milltown, NJ?

Milltown is served primarily by Milltown School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.2:1.

What is the median household income in Milltown?

The median household income in Milltown, NJ is $125,043 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Milltown, NJ?

Milltown has an average high temperature of 40.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Milltown, NJ affordable or expensive?

Milltown's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Milltown is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $406,300 and the median rent is $1,680 per month.

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

Milltown has a violent crime rate of 70.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1281.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Milltown, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Milltown is a small town of 7,017 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $125,043 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

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

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

All Milltown 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

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

Metric	Milltown, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$406,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,680	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$125,043	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Milltown's violent crime rate is 70.4 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

70.4 /100k

Property Crime

1281.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Milltown is served primarily by Milltown School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Milltown, NJ	National Avg
School District	Milltown School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	42.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Milltown sees average highs of 40.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 49.5 inches of annual precipitation and 29.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Milltown, NJ
Average High — January	40.3°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	49.5"
Annual Snowfall	29.0"

Demographics

Metric	Milltown, NJ	National Avg
Population	7,017	—
Median Age	41.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.6%	18.9%
Asian	3.8%	6.3%
Under 18	24.0%	22.2%
65 and over	12.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

New Brunswick, NJ 3 mi South River, NJ 3 mi Highland Park, NJ 4 mi East Franklin, NJ 4 mi Voorhees, NJ 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Milltown

Milltown, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08850

Milltown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milltown, NJ affordable or expensive?

Milltown's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Milltown roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $406,300 and median rent is $1,680/month.

What is the crime rate in Milltown, NJ?

Milltown's violent crime rate is 70.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1281.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Milltown?

Public schools in Milltown are operated by Milltown School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1. 42.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Milltown, NJ a good place to live?

Milltown, NJ has a population of 7,017, a median household income of $125,043, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. 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 Milltown?

Milltown averages 40.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.5 inches with about 29.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Milltown?

Milltown, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08850.

What is the population of Milltown?

The population of Milltown, New Jersey is 7,017 with a median age of 41.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Milltown?

Key numbers for living in Milltown: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $406,300, median household income $125,043, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Milltown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.