Basking Ridge, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
7,882 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
73.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$200,378 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$841,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$538 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
83.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Somerset County
1
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Somerset County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 7 29
Feb 3 8 32
Mar 4 4 40
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 4 0 54
Nov 4 0 44
Dec 4 5 34

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 50% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (51%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 36%
Hillary Clinton 60%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, NJ State Senate District 21, NJ Assembly District 21, NJ
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Schools

Oak Street School
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Ridge High School
1 miles, S • 4.6 star
Palmer School
1 miles, N
Bernards High School
1 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Rabbinical College of America
8 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Drew University
8 miles, E • 3.2 star
College of Saint Elizabeth
8 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Morristown Medical Center
7 miles, NE • 5 star
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Airports

Newark Liberty International Airport
20 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
33 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
36 miles, E • 4.6 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
41 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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