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New Providence.
About
Life in New Providence
This compact Union County borough sits at the northwestern edge of the greater Newark metro area, and it's grown noticeably in the past decade—up 12% since 2010 to just under 14,000 residents. It's a place where families and established professionals actually stay, not somewhere people pass through. The median household income sits at nearly $163,000, and with a median home value around $770,000, you're looking at solid upper-middle-class territory—which means New Providence attracts educated, stable residents (66.6% hold college degrees), but it also means real estate costs money and won't be the affordable Jersey option you might find elsewhere.
New Providence at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Foreign-Born
22.1%
Broadband Internet
96.1%
of households
Population Growth
+2.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics22.1% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in New Providence: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In New Providence, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (12.3%), and 6.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.8%
of residents
65 and Older
23.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.7%
of households
Married Couples
63.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
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 11% above NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in New Providence
In New Providence, rent runs 11% above the NJ average, and home values are 69% above the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
75.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1962
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,004,058 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NJ
Unemployment in New Providence
Unemployment in Union County, which includes New Providence, is close to the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
New Providence: Union County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Union County (county-wide) · Annual averages
New Providence is about 2% of Union County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What New Providence Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute31.8 min avg
How New Providence residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In New Providence, most residents drive alone to work (55%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 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 94% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in New Providence runs 94% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
21.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
199.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
New Providence Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 14 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Union County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Union County, which includes New Providence, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 14 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | Winter Weather | $116,000 |
| 2024 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8,500 |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $43,000 |
| 2022 | 12 | Winter Weather | $47,000 |
| 2021 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $73,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | Strong Wind | $219,000 |
| 2019 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $351,000 |
| 2018 | 23 | Strong Wind | $153,000 |
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
Union County, county-wide
New Providence is about 2% of Union County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Union County, which includes New Providence, is typically good — 222 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
222
per year
Moderate Days
140
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Union County, county-wide
New Providence is about 2% of Union 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
New Providence 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
50.4"
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 New Providence
Uninsured
3.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside New Providence's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Summit Oaks Hospital
Psychiatric · 2.4 mi away · Summit
Mountainview Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · 2.4 mi away · Berkeley Heights
Overlook Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Summit
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.
Education11.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in New Providence
New Providence's student/teacher ratio is 11.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 67.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
67.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near New Providence (within 15 miles)
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
14.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 37,751 students · in-state tuition $18,824 · 85% graduate · median earnings $80,490 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 9,657 students · in-state tuition $7,490 · 37% graduate · median earnings $59,992 (10 yrs after entry)
New Jersey Institute of Technology
12.2 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)
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
5.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,990 students · in-state tuition $39,454 · 68% graduate · median earnings $62,652 (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, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for New Providence
New Providence has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Morristown National Historical Park (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
8 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
10 mi awayEllis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
19 mi awayNational Parks of New York Harbor
National Park Site
19 mi awayPaterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
19 mi awayStatue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument
19 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
20 mi awayGovernors Island National Monument
National Monument
20 mi awayPublic Libraries in New Providence
New Providence Memorial Lib.
377 Elkwood Avenue, New Providence
Cities Near New Providence
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to New Providence?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
New Providence FAQ
Is New Providence, New Jersey affordable?⌄
New Providence's median rent is $1,903/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $161,599/year. Median home value is $769,900.
Is New Providence, New Jersey safe?⌄
New Providence's violent crime rate was 21 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 200 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in New Providence, New Jersey?⌄
Union County, which includes New Providence, has an unemployment rate of 5.5%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in New Providence, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in New Providence is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,903/month and median household income is $161,599/year. The median home value is $769,900. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in New Providence, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in New Providence is 32 minutes, which is longer than 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