The Town FilesLivingston, New Jersey
Township in Essex County · population 31,330 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $821,100
- Household income
- $229,806
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 44.3
Livingston is a township of 31,330 people in Essex County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $821,100, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks more upscale than 98% of New Jersey towns, better transit than 89% of New Jersey towns, better for families than 79% of New Jersey towns.
How Livingston 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 Livingston is worth $821,100, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $229,806, which is more affordable than 58% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $2,949 a month. 88.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Livingston | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $821,100 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $2,949 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $229,806 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 88.9% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Livingston
| People | Livingston | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 25.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 73.5% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 2.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 31.0% | — |
| Work from home | 32.9% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 37.6 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.4% | 94.6% |
Weather in Livingston
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
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Livingston 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 9.0 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 29 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on December 9, 2009.
Severe weather in Essex County since 1996
Essex 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 |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Essex County
Essex County had 349,076 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $88,369 a year. Unemployment was 5.5% in 2023; in Livingston itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Public schools in Livingston
9 public schools with 6,433 students, about 12.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston High School | 9-12 | 2,081 | 11.1 |
| Heritage Middle School | 7-8 | 1,004 | 12.0 |
| Harrison Elementary School | K-5 | 514 | 12.9 |
| Mount Pleasant Middle School | 6-6 | 487 | 12.8 |
| Riker Hill Elementary School | K-5 | 487 | 13.5 |
| Hillside Elementary School | K-5 | 487 | 12.5 |
| Collins Elementary School | K-5 | 471 | 11.8 |
| Burnet Hill Elementary School | PK-5 | 467 | 12.6 |
| Mount Pleasant Elementary School | K-5 | 435 | 13.6 |
Towns near Livingston
- Roseland, NJ2.7 mi · 6,299 people · home $665,700
- East Hanover, NJ2.9 mi · 11,105 people · home $702,800
- Millburn, NJ3.1 mi · 21,710 people · home $1,371,500
- Short Hills, NJ3.2 mi · 14,422 people · home $1,674,100
- West Orange, NJ3.4 mi · 48,843 people · home $557,300
- Florham Park, NJ3.5 mi · 12,585 people · home $791,400
- Chatham, NJ4.3 mi · 9,212 people · home $984,900
- South Orange Village, NJ4.4 mi · 18,484 people · home $866,600
Livingston questions
Is Livingston, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Livingston scores better for retirees than 58% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 41%. 18.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.3).
How much does a house cost in Livingston?
The median owner-occupied home in Livingston is valued at $821,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $229,806, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $2,949 a month.
What is the weather like in Livingston?
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 Livingston get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Livingston 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)