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Living in
Oak Ridge.
Oak Ridge is an unincorporated community in Morris County, NJ. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge is a community of 10,860 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $121,875, median rent runs about $1,372 per month, and median home values are around $436,100. The average commute is 40.6 minutes.
Oak Ridge at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
46.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Foreign-Born
7.7%
Broadband Internet
96.8%
of households
Median household income
Demographics7.7% foreign-born, most often from Poland
Who lives in Oak Ridge: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Oak Ridge, the largest foreign-born group is from Poland (16.6%), and 4.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.6%
of residents
65 and Older
17.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.4%
of households
Married Couples
54.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.51
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 20% below NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Oak Ridge
In Oak Ridge, rent runs 20% below the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
86.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.7%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below NJ average
Unemployment in Oak Ridge
Unemployment in Morris County, which includes Oak Ridge, is 0.8 percentage points lower than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Oak Ridge: Morris County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Morris County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Oak Ridge is about 2% of Morris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Oak Ridge Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute41.9 min avg
How Oak Ridge residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Oak Ridge, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 25% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 30 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 76% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the West Milford Township Police Department, which covers Oak Ridge, runs 76% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
80
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
267.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by West Milford Township Police Department (township-wide rate)
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 Oak Ridge, 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
Oak Ridge is about 2% 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 Oak Ridge, 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
Oak Ridge is about 2% of Morris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Oak Ridge has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.3"
Annual Snowfall
28.1"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
138
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
115
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 19°F | 4.11" |
| Feb | 39°F | 19°F | 3.15" |
| Mar | 47°F | 27°F | 4.45" |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 4.22" |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 4.01" |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 4.85" |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 4.59" |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 4.33" |
| Sep | 75°F | 52°F | 4.88" |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 4.97" |
| Nov | 51°F | 32°F | 3.79" |
| Dec | 41°F | 25°F | 4.81" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Oak Ridge
Uninsured
4.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Oak Ridge's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Saint Clare's Hospital/ Denville Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.6 mi away · Denville
Chilton Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.1 mi away · Pompton Plains
Newton Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.3 mi away · Newton
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.
Education10.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge's student/teacher ratio is 10.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 42.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
42.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, 18 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (18 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
18 mi awayMorristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
20 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
22 mi awayDelaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
25 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
32 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
32 mi awayEllis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
33 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
33 mi awayPublic Libraries in Oak Ridge
Jefferson Twsp. Pub. Lib.
1031 Weldon Road, Oak Ridge
Cities Near Oak Ridge
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Oak Ridge?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Oak Ridge FAQ
Is Oak Ridge, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Oak Ridge's median rent is $1,372/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $121,875/year. Median home value is $436,100.
Is Oak Ridge, New Jersey safe?⌄
Oak Ridge is policed by the West Milford Township Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 80 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 268 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Oak Ridge, New Jersey?⌄
Morris County, which includes Oak Ridge, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Oak Ridge, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Oak Ridge is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,372/month and median household income is $121,875/year. The median home value is $436,100. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Oak Ridge, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Oak Ridge is 42 minutes, which is significantly 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