Blairstown, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
258 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
9.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$127,891 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$340,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,260 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,207 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Warren County
1
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro Area
2
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Warren County
2
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 10 26
Feb 3 9 29
Mar 4 6 37
Apr 4 2 48
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 5 0 62
Oct 4 0 51
Nov 4 1 41
Dec 4 6 31

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 5%

Schools

Blairstown Elementary School
<1 miles, S 2.8 star
Children's Center
<1 miles, SW
Blair Academy
<1 miles, W 5 star
Ridge and Valley Charter School
1 miles, SE 3.2 star

Colleges

Centenary University
12 miles, S 2.8 star
Sussex County Community College
12 miles, E 1.9 star
The Beauty Institute
14 miles, NW 1 star

Hospitals

Newton Medical Center
11 miles, E 4.1 star
Hackettstown Medical Center
11 miles, S 1.4 star
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono
12 miles, NW 3.2 star
St Luke's Hospital-Monroe Campus
16 miles, NW 4.1 star

Airports

Lehigh Valley International Airport
34 miles, W 1.4 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
46 miles, SE 4.6 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
50 miles, S 1.4 star