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Whiting, NJ

Whiting, NJ.

Population: 34,237 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Whiting, NJ is $278,664 — down 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $258,500 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,610/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$278,664

Median home value

-2.5%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$278,664
1-year appreciation
-2.5%
3-year appreciation
+3.5%
5-year appreciation
+20.1%
10-year appreciation
+78.2%
All-time peak (2025-06)
$287,630
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$258,500
Median list price
$232,250
Median price per sqft
$219
1-year sale-price change
+16.2%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
298
For-sale inventory
392
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
402
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
62 days
New listings (monthly)
107

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,610/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,671/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,847/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,283/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,927/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,241/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.1 : 1
Schools include
Manchester Township High School, Ridgeway Elementary School, Whiting Elementary School, Manchester Township Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
15.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Naval Air Engineering Center (4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
286
Days with Moderate air quality
76
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,101
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,145

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (15 mi)
National parks include
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport (NEL) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport (NEL) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
37
Hospitals include
HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF PRINCETON AT PLAINSBORO, WEST JERSEY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,077 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
17.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,163
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
70.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
166,652
Average weekly wage
$1,087
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,831

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WhitingState medianUS median
Median home value$278,664$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$258,500$555,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,610/mo$2,523/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,163$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Whiting, NJ?
$278,664.
What is the median sale price in Whiting, NJ?
$258,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Whiting, NJ?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in Whiting, NJ?
Typical rent: $2,610/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Whiting, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is Whiting, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Whiting, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Whiting, NJ?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Whiting, NJ?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Naval Air Engineering Center, 4 mi.
How many schools serve Whiting, NJ?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Whiting, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Whiting, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Whiting, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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