The Town FilesGreen, New Jersey
Township in Sussex County · population 3,627 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $472,200
- Household income
- $141,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 30 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 45.0
Green is a township of 3,627 people in Sussex County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $472,200, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for families than 100% of New Jersey towns, better for first-time buyers than 100% of New Jersey towns, easier by car than 94% of New Jersey towns.
- #1 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Families in New Jersey
- #2 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in New Jersey
- #2 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in New Jersey
- #37 in The 50 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in America
- #39 in The 50 Best Small Towns for Families in America
- #39 in The 50 Best Places for First-Time Home Buyers in America
How Green 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 Green is worth $472,200, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $141,875, which is more affordable than 70% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,648 a month. 97.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Green | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $472,200 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,648 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $141,875 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 97.5% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Green
| People | Green | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.0 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59.6% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.5% | — |
| Work from home | 17.9% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 30.4 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.4% | 94.6% |
Weather in Green
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 29.7 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
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Green since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 28, 1973 about 9.6 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 17 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 6, 1998.
Severe weather in Sussex County since 1996
Sussex County has been included in 28 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 Sussex County
Sussex County had 38,360 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,693 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Green itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in Green
1 public school with 398 students, about 9.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Hills School | PK-8 | 398 | 9.5 |
Towns near Green
- Fredon, NJ3.6 mi · 3,235 people · home $457,600
- Allamuchy, NJ4.1 mi · 5,335 people · home $378,400
- Byram, NJ4.8 mi · 8,028 people · home $389,900
- Panther Valley, NJ5.0 mi · 4,391 people · home $369,900
- Andover, NJ5.3 mi · 5,996 people · home $413,000
- Newton, NJ5.9 mi · 8,374 people · home $302,700
- Stanhope, NJ6.7 mi · 3,526 people · home $376,700
- Lake Mohawk, NJ7.3 mi · 9,759 people · home $441,700
Green questions
Is Green, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Green scores better for retirees than 87% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 75%. 19.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.0).
How much does a house cost in Green?
The median owner-occupied home in Green is valued at $472,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $141,875, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,648 a month.
What is the weather like in Green?
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 29.7 inches of snow.
Does Green get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Green 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)