The Town FilesGillette, New Jersey
Community in Morris County · population 2,956 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $635,900
- Household income
- $109,050
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 38.3
Gillette is a community of 2,956 people in Morris County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $635,900, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for retirees than 93% of New Jersey towns, better for families than 86% of New Jersey towns, quieter than 81% of New Jersey towns.
How Gillette 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 Gillette is worth $635,900, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 5.8 times the median household income of $109,050, which is more affordable than 10% of New Jersey towns. 94.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gillette | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $635,900 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | — | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $109,050 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.8× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 94.4% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.7% | — |
Who lives in Gillette
| People | Gillette | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.1% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 16.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 67.1% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 2.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 21.4% | — |
| Work from home | 30.5% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 23.3 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 94.6% |
Weather in Gillette
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
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gillette 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 7.6 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 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 Gillette itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Gillette
1 public school with 204 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillette Elementary School | PK-1 | 204 | 11.3 |
Towns near Gillette
- Stirling, NJ2.0 mi · 2,555 people · home $695,300
- Long Hill, NJ2.0 mi · 8,629 people · home $697,100
- Chatham, NJ2.2 mi · 10,983 people · home $1,072,600
- Berkeley Heights, NJ2.2 mi · 13,285 people · home $789,400
- New Providence, NJ2.6 mi · 13,650 people · home $769,900
- Millington, NJ3.3 mi · 3,038 people · home $796,600
- Watchung, NJ3.8 mi · 6,449 people · home $882,500
- Harding, NJ3.8 mi · 3,871 people · home $1,145,100
Gillette questions
Is Gillette, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gillette scores better for retirees than 93% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 81%. 24.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.3).
How much does a house cost in Gillette?
The median owner-occupied home in Gillette is valued at $635,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $109,050, so homes cost about 5.8 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Gillette?
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 Gillette get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gillette 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)