The Town FilesButler, New Jersey
Borough in Morris County · population 8,047 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $442,500
- Household income
- $111,557
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 40.3
Butler is a borough of 8,047 people in Morris County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $442,500, close to the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks more of a college town than 94% of New Jersey towns, hipper than 88% of New Jersey towns, more vibrant than 85% of New Jersey towns.
How Butler ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Butler is worth $442,500, close to the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $111,557, which is more affordable than 43% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,599 a month. 68.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Butler | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $442,500 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,599 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $111,557 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 68.8% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Butler
| People | Butler | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 18.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.1% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.5% | — |
| Work from home | 14.9% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 30.0 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.7% | 94.6% |
Weather in Butler
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 19.9°F. About 48.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.1 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 121 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Butler since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 21, 2026 about 8.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 3, 2014.
Severe weather in Morris County since 1996
Morris County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| April 28, 2021 | Snowstorm | DR-4597: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Morris County
Morris County had 298,824 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $101,208 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Butler itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Butler
3 public schools with 1,170 students, about 10.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler High School | 9-12 | 502 | 11.4 |
| Aaron Decker School | PK-4 | 369 | 10.0 |
| Richard Butler School | 5-8 | 299 | 9.3 |
Towns near Butler
- Riverdale, NJ1.7 mi · 4,107 people · home $395,900
- Kinnelon, NJ2.3 mi · 9,966 people · home $706,400
- Bloomingdale, NJ2.7 mi · 7,777 people · home $432,000
- Pompton Plains, NJ3.0 mi · 11,144 people · home $539,000
- Pompton Lakes, NJ3.2 mi · 11,127 people · home $442,400
- Pequannock, NJ3.3 mi · 15,571 people · home $553,200
- Wanaque, NJ4.3 mi · 11,317 people · home $400,700
- Pines Lake, NJ4.3 mi · 3,033 people · home $626,500
Butler questions
Is Butler, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Butler scores better for retirees than 66% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 26%. 16.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.3).
How much does a house cost in Butler?
The median owner-occupied home in Butler is valued at $442,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $111,557, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,599 a month.
What is the weather like in Butler?
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 19.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.2 inches of precipitation a year and 28.1 inches of snow.
Does Butler get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Butler since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 21, 2026. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)