The Town FilesLanding, New Jersey
Community in Morris County · population 4,296 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $417,400
- Household income
- $128,068
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 29 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 40.2
Landing is a community of 4,296 people in Morris County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $417,400, close to the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better transit than 93% of New Jersey towns, more of a college town than 87% of New Jersey towns, better for young professionals than 71% of New Jersey towns.
How Landing 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 Landing is worth $417,400, close to the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $128,068, which is more affordable than 70% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,799 a month. 85.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Landing | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $417,400 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,799 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $128,068 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 85.4% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.7% | — |
Who lives in Landing
| People | Landing | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 17.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.9% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 2.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 17.3% | — |
| Work from home | 16.5% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 40.8 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.8% | 94.6% |
Weather in Landing
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 18.9°F. About 48.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 29.3 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Landing since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 28, 1973 about 5.0 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 1.75 inches on July 7, 2013.
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 Landing itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Public schools in Landing
1 public school with 245 students, about 9.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nixon Elementary School | PK-4 | 245 | 9.4 |
Towns near Landing
- Roxbury, NJ1.4 mi · 22,950 people · home $465,700
- Mount Arlington, NJ1.5 mi · 5,909 people · home $422,900
- Ledgewood, NJ1.7 mi · 4,903 people · home $460,900
- Netcong, NJ2.1 mi · 3,375 people · home $346,100
- Stanhope, NJ2.2 mi · 3,526 people · home $376,700
- Hopatcong, NJ3.1 mi · 14,362 people · home $340,700
- Succasunna, NJ3.6 mi · 10,338 people · home $529,100
- Mine Hill, NJ3.8 mi · 4,015 people · home $434,100
Landing questions
Is Landing, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Landing scores better for retirees than 38% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 36%. 17.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.2).
How much does a house cost in Landing?
The median owner-occupied home in Landing is valued at $417,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $128,068, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,799 a month.
What is the weather like in Landing?
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 18.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.8 inches of precipitation a year and 29.3 inches of snow.
Does Landing get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Landing since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 28, 1973. 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)