Pottersville, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
314 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
64.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$166,087 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$608,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,498 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hunterdon 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

Hunterdon County
3
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 31
Mar 4 4 39
Apr 4 1 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 4 0 53
Nov 4 0 44
Dec 4 5 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, NJ State Senate District 23, NJ Assembly District 23, NJ
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Schools

Purnell School
<1 miles, E • 5 star
Tewksbury Elementary School
2 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Old Turnpike School
3 miles, W • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Raritan Valley Community College
7 miles, S • 1.9 star
Centenary University
11 miles, N • 2.8 star
County College of Morris
13 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Hackettstown Medical Center
11 miles, N • 1.4 star
Hunterdon Medical Center
14 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Newark Liberty International Airport
29 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
30 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Lehigh Valley International Airport
38 miles, W • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
45 miles, E • 4.6 star
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