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Florham Park.
About
Life in Florham Park
Florham Park is a community of 13,134 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $158,696, median rent runs about $3,109 per month, and median home values are around $791,400. Unemployment is low at 4.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Florham Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Foreign-Born
15.3%
Broadband Internet
96.5%
of households
Population Growth
+15.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.3% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Florham Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Florham Park, the largest foreign-born group is from India (16.6%), and 7.7% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
18.0%
of residents
65 and Older
21.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.3%
of households
Married Couples
59.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.57
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 81% above NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Florham Park
In Florham Park, rent runs 81% above the NJ average, and home values are 74% above the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
69.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,049,188 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below NJ average
Unemployment in Florham Park
Unemployment in Morris County, which includes Florham Park, is 0.8 percentage points lower than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Florham Park: Morris County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Morris County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Florham Park is about 3% of Morris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Florham Park Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.7 min avg
How Florham Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Florham Park, most residents drive alone to work (54%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Major hub23.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 92% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Florham Park runs 92% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
26.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
478.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Florham Park Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Morris County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Morris County, which includes Florham Park, the most common type is winter weather, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | Winter Weather | $5,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2023 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2022 | 18 | Winter Weather | $1,000 |
| 2021 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10.0M |
| 2020 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,000 |
| 2019 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 19 | Winter Storm | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Morris County, county-wide
Florham Park is about 3% of Morris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Morris County, which includes Florham Park, is typically good — 275 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
275
per year
Moderate Days
48
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Morris County, county-wide
Florham Park is about 3% of Morris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Florham Park has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.2"
Annual Snowfall
24.0"
Hot Days/Year
29
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
117
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 3.53" |
| Feb | 42°F | 23°F | 2.96" |
| Mar | 50°F | 31°F | 4.19" |
| Apr | 62°F | 41°F | 4.03" |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.05" |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 4.77" |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.68" |
| Aug | 85°F | 64°F | 4.94" |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 4.64" |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 4.58" |
| Nov | 54°F | 35°F | 3.60" |
| Dec | 44°F | 28°F | 4.43" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Florham Park
Uninsured
1.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Florham Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Morristown Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.8 mi away · Morristown
Summit Oaks Hospital
Psychiatric · 4.7 mi away · Summit
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · Livingston
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education9.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Florham Park
Florham Park's student/teacher ratio is 9.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 69.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
69.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Florham Park
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,990 students · in-state tuition $39,454 · 68% graduate · median earnings $62,652 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 557 students · in-state tuition $37,763 · 57% graduate · median earnings $55,167 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
New Jersey Institute of Technology
11.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 9,019 students · in-state tuition $21,162 · 75% graduate · median earnings $90,769 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 7,709 students · in-state tuition $18,112 · 72% graduate · median earnings $80,490 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 5,855 students · in-state tuition $5,631 · 22% graduate · median earnings $43,365 (10 yrs after entry)
Berkeley College-Woodland Park
13.6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 1,778 students · in-state tuition $30,880 · 53% graduate · median earnings $46,839 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,533 students · in-state tuition $49,100 · 75% graduate · median earnings $66,065 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 498 students · in-state tuition $27,352 · 44% graduate · median earnings $46,968 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Morristown National Historical Park, 7 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Florham Park
Florham Park has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Morristown National Historical Park (7 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
7 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
8 mi awayPaterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
15 mi awayEllis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
19 mi awayStatue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument
19 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
20 mi awayNational Parks of New York Harbor
National Park Site
20 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
21 mi awayPublic Libraries in Florham Park
Florham Park Free Public Library
107 Ridgedale Avenue, Florham Park
Cities Near Florham Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Florham Park FAQ
Is Florham Park, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Florham Park's median rent is $3,109/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $158,696/year. Median home value is $791,400.
Is Florham Park, New Jersey safe?⌄
Florham Park's violent crime rate was 27 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 479 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Florham Park, New Jersey?⌄
Morris County, which includes Florham Park, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Florham Park, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Florham Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,109/month and median household income is $158,696/year. The median home value is $791,400. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Florham Park, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Florham Park is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from