What are the schools like in Pottersville, NJ?

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

What is the median household income in Pottersville?

The median household income in Pottersville, NJ is $161,806 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Pottersville, NJ?

Pottersville has an average high temperature of 39.3°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Pottersville, NJ affordable or expensive?

Pottersville's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pottersville is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $588,200 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Pottersville 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 Pottersville, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Pottersville is a small town of 388 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $161,806 . Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

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

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

All Pottersville 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

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

Metric	Pottersville, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$588,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$161,806	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pottersville'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

Metric	Pottersville, 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	55.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pottersville sees average highs of 39.3°F in January and 86.2°F in July, with 53.5 inches of annual precipitation and 29.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pottersville, NJ
Average High — January	39.3°F
Average High — July	86.2°F
Annual Precipitation	53.5"
Annual Snowfall	29.6"

Demographics

Metric	Pottersville, NJ	National Avg
Population	388	—
Median Age	56.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	8.0%	22.2%
65 and over	33.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lamington, NJ 3 mi Oldwick, NJ 3 mi Peapack and Gladstone, NJ 4 mi Bedminster, NJ 4 mi Long Valley, NJ 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Pottersville

Pottersville, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07979

Pottersville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pottersville, NJ affordable or expensive?

Pottersville's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Pottersville roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $588,200 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Pottersville, NJ?

Pottersville'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 Pottersville?

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

Is Pottersville, NJ a good place to live?

Pottersville, NJ has a population of 388, a median household income of $161,806, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Pottersville?

Pottersville averages 39.3°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.5 inches with about 29.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pottersville?

Pottersville, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07979.

What is the population of Pottersville?

The population of Pottersville, New Jersey is 388 with a median age of 56.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pottersville?

Key numbers for living in Pottersville: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $588,200, median household income $161,806, crime index 4 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pottersville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.