Wharton Borough, NJ
Living in Wharton Borough
Bikeability
6
Walkability
5
Commute
50
Public Transit
12
Affordability
24
Public Safety
89
Airports
94
Hospitals
38
Colleges
77
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
44
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
6.5k
Population
-22 (2010–19)
37 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
26%
College-Educated
-1% (2010–19)
64%
Family Households
-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian8%
Black1%
Caucasian38%
Hispanic or Latino51%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate32%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$80k
Median Household Income
+$6.4k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
-3% (2010–19)
27 mi
Average Commute
97%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office22%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$300k
Median Home Value
-$46k (2010–19)
9%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k
Median Monthly Rent
+$316 (2010–19)
46%
Owner-Occupied
-14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached16%
1 unit, detached49%
Multiple units14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K39%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
Utility gas73%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wharton Borough
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Morris County5
Property Crime in Wharton Borough
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Morris County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 4 | 10 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 5 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wharton Borough
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding71
Tornado7
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wharton Borough, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wharton Borough, NJ
Gottesman Rtw Academy
3 miles, S
Apple Montessori School of Randolph
3 miles, S
St Therese School
4 miles, SW
Morris County Educare & Enrichment Center
4 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Wharton Borough, NJ
Rabbinical College of America
7 miles, SE
College of Saint Elizabeth
11 miles, SE
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
11 miles, SE
Drew University
12 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wharton Borough, NJ
Greystone Park Psych Hosp
5 miles, SE
Saint Clare's Hospital/ Denville Campus
6 miles, E
Morristown Medical Center
9 miles, SE
Hackettstown Medical Center
13 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Wharton Borough, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
26 miles, SE
Laguardia Airport
38 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
45 miles, S
John F Kennedy International Airport
45 miles, SE