Blairstown Township, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 7/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
5,725 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$127,907 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$393,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,237 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,207 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
88.8% 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

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 4%

Schools

North Warren Regional School
<1 miles, E 2.8 star
Blair Academy
2 miles, E 5 star
Blairstown Elementary School
2 miles, E 2.8 star

Colleges

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

Hospitals

Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono
9 miles, NW 3.2 star
Hackettstown Medical Center
13 miles, SE 1.4 star
Newton Medical Center
13 miles, E 4.1 star
St Luke's Hospital-Monroe Campus
14 miles, NW 4.1 star

Airports

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