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Pompton Plains.
Pompton Plains 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 Pompton Plains
Pompton Plains is a community of 10,766 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $117,959, median rent runs about $3,129 per month, and median home values are around $539,000. Unemployment is low at 4.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Pompton Plains at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
53.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Foreign-Born
8.8%
Broadband Internet
85.5%
of households
Median household income
Demographics8.8% foreign-born, most often from Ghana
Who lives in Pompton Plains: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pompton Plains, the largest foreign-born group is from Ghana (16.8%), and 4.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.1%
of residents
65 and Older
35.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
22.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.9%
of households
Married Couples
47.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.29
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 82% above NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Pompton Plains
In Pompton Plains, rent runs 82% above the NJ average, and home values are 19% above the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
43.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,504
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
81.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below NJ average
Unemployment in Pompton Plains
Unemployment in Morris County, which includes Pompton Plains, is 0.8 percentage points lower than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Pompton Plains: Morris County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Morris County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Pompton Plains is about 2% of Morris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Pompton Plains Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute28.2 min avg
How Pompton Plains residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pompton Plains, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 60% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 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 the area policed by the Pequannock Township Police Department, which covers Pompton Plains, runs 92% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
25.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
399.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Pequannock 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 Pompton Plains, 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
Pompton Plains 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 Pompton Plains, 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
Pompton Plains is about 2% of Morris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Pompton Plains has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.2"
Annual Snowfall
28.1"
Hot Days/Year
14
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
121
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 20°F | 3.39" |
| Feb | 41°F | 20°F | 2.71" |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 3.86" |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 4.17" |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 3.58" |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 5.13" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.65" |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 4.57" |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 3.95" |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 4.37" |
| Nov | 53°F | 35°F | 3.77" |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 4.05" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Pompton Plains
Pompton Plains has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Chilton Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Ramapo Ridge Behavioral Health Hospital
Psychiatric · 6.6 mi away · Wyckoff
St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · 8.1 mi away · Paterson
Essex County Hospital Center
Psychiatric · 8.7 mi away · Cedar Grove
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.
Education11.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Pompton Plains
Pompton Plains's student/teacher ratio is 11.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 54.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
54.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Pompton Plains (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 10,557 students · in-state tuition $5,060 · 37% graduate · median earnings $52,092 (10 yrs after entry)
Passaic County Community College
7.5 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,260 students · in-state tuition $6,660 · 20% graduate · median earnings $42,497 (10 yrs after entry)
Berkeley College-Woodland Park
7.3 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 · 1,774 students · in-state tuition $40,840 · 58% graduate · median earnings $64,432 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 1,203 students · in-state tuition $19,354 · 71% graduate · median earnings $66,469 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 1,171 students · in-state tuition $18,693 · 54% graduate · median earnings $48,447 (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: Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, 7 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Pompton Plains
Pompton Plains has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (7 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
7 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
13 mi awayMorristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
19 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
20 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
21 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
22 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
23 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
23 mi awayPublic Libraries in Pompton Plains
Pequannock Twsp. Pub. Lib.
477 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Pompton Plains
Cities Near Pompton Plains
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Pompton Plains?
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Pompton Plains FAQ
Is Pompton Plains, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Pompton Plains's median rent is $3,129/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $117,959/year. Median home value is $539,000.
Is Pompton Plains, New Jersey safe?⌄
Pompton Plains is policed by the Pequannock Township Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 25 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 400 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Pompton Plains, New Jersey?⌄
Morris County, which includes Pompton Plains, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Pompton Plains, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Pompton Plains is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,129/month and median household income is $117,959/year. The median home value is $539,000. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pompton Plains, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Pompton Plains is 28 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