The Town FilesNew Providence, New Jersey
Borough in Union County · population 13,650 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $769,900
- Household income
- $161,599
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 45.7
New Providence is a borough of 13,650 people in Union County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $769,900, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better transit than 95% of New Jersey towns, more upscale than 91% of New Jersey towns, better for retirees than 89% of New Jersey towns.
How New Providence 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 New Providence is worth $769,900, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 4.8 times the median household income of $161,599, which is more affordable than 22% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,903 a month. 75.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Providence | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $769,900 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,903 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $161,599 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.8× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 75.8% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in New Providence
| People | New Providence | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.2% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 67.6% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 4.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 22.1% | — |
| Work from home | 27.7% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 31.8 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.1% | 94.6% |
Weather in New Providence
July highs average 86.3°F and January lows 21.9°F. About 50.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.0 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Providence since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 28, 1973 about 8.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 26, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 18, 2006.
Severe weather in Union County since 1996
Union County has been included in 30 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 |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
| March 14, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4264: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Union County
Union County had 229,010 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $84,322 a year. Unemployment was 4.7% in 2023; in New Providence itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in New Providence
5 public schools with 2,400 students, about 11.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen W. Roberts School | PK-6 | 674 | 13.8 |
| New Providence High School | 9-12 | 635 | 9.9 |
| Salt Brook School | K-6 | 592 | 11.4 |
| New Providence Middle School | 7-8 | 417 | 13.0 |
| Developmental Learning Center New Providence | PK-9 | 82 | 6.8 |
Towns near New Providence
- Berkeley Heights, NJ1.8 mi · 13,285 people · home $789,400
- Chatham, NJ2.3 mi · 10,983 people · home $1,072,600
- Summit, NJ2.5 mi · 22,719 people · home $994,500
- Gillette, NJ2.6 mi · 2,956 people · home $635,900
- Mountainside, NJ2.7 mi · 7,020 people · home $810,300
- Chatham, NJ3.1 mi · 9,212 people · home $984,900
- Springfield, NJ3.8 mi · 17,178 people · home $636,600
- Fanwood, NJ4.1 mi · 7,774 people · home $635,200
New Providence questions
Is New Providence, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Providence scores better for retirees than 89% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 29%. 23.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.7).
How much does a house cost in New Providence?
The median owner-occupied home in New Providence is valued at $769,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $161,599, so homes cost about 4.8 times income. Median rent is $1,903 a month.
What is the weather like in New Providence?
July highs average 86.3°F and January lows 21.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.4 inches of precipitation a year and 24.0 inches of snow.
Does New Providence get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Providence 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)