Neshanic Station: Economy & Jobs
Households in Neshanic Station earn a median $221,395 (1.6× higher than Somerset County median $140,374; 2.1× higher than New Jersey median $103,556), with homes at a median value of $770,300. The surrounding county supports 46,663 jobs (avg $75,099).
- $151,298 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income (vs New Jersey $97,759).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $221,395 — above the New Jersey median ($97,710). Poverty rate 0.2% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 24% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 3.5× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 11.5% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 24.5% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 0.2% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 4.5% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $67,280 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $10,179,319 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $151,298 (vs New Jersey $97,759) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $243,494 |
| Median Household Income | $221,395 (vs New Jersey $97,710) |
| Poverty Rate | 0.2% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | affluent |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $221,395 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 5.5% — above the U.S. average of ~4%. 16% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 32.80 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 16.5% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 46,663 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $3,504,371,929 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $75,099 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 4,202,170 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% (vs New Jersey 4.0%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 103 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 55,476 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 538.60 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Horticulture Totals, Floriculture Totals, Equine, Animal Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 3,696 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 45,903 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 3,103,803 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 24 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 13 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 28 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 13 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 8 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 9 |
| Local Businesses · Paint Hardware | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 124 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 83 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 8 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 36 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (1)
| Nearest Snap · Name | WAWA 916 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 1 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | HUNTERDON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $842,167,386 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,531.11 (vs New Jersey $6,727) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 128,947 people (vs New Jersey 19,628) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 74.9% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Pct Walked | 16.5% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 48.5 years (vs New Jersey 39.6y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 22.3% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12