Landing, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
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
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
4,499 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
44.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$125,407 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$382,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,266 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,596 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Morris 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

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

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 9 28
Feb 3 7 31
Mar 4 5 39
Apr 4 1 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 4 0 53
Nov 4 1 43
Dec 4 4 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 38% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 3%

Schools

Nixon Elementary School
<1 miles, NE 3.2 star
Hopatcong Middle School
1 miles, N 2.3 star
Hopatcong High School
1 miles, N 2.8 star

Colleges

County College of Morris
5 miles, SE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Hackettstown Medical Center
8 miles, W 1.4 star
Newton Medical Center
12 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

Newark Liberty International Airport
30 miles, SE 4.6 star
Laguardia Airport
42 miles, SE 4.6 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
44 miles, SW 1.4 star
Lehigh Valley International Airport
44 miles, W 1.4 star