The Town FilesMillstone, New Jersey
Township in Monmouth County · population 10,376 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $737,400
- Household income
- $218,472
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 45.0
Millstone is a township of 10,376 people in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $737,400, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for families than 94% of New Jersey towns, better for cycling than 94% of New Jersey towns, easier by car than 87% of New Jersey towns.
How Millstone 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 Millstone is worth $737,400, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $218,472, which is more affordable than 65% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $3,501 a month. 98.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Millstone | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $737,400 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $3,501 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $218,472 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 98.1% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Millstone
| People | Millstone | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.0 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 19.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.8% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 3.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.5% | — |
| Work from home | 16.7% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 35.8 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.2% | 94.6% |
Weather in Millstone
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 21.4°F. About 47.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.7 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 114 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Millstone since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 1, 2023 about 9.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 1, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 5, 1990.
Severe weather in Monmouth County since 1996
Monmouth 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 |
| 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 Monmouth County
Monmouth County had 274,000 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $70,560 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Millstone itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Millstone
3 public schools with 1,165 students, about 9.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millstone Township Middle School | 6-8 | 416 | 9.0 |
| Millstone Township Primary School | PK-2 | 395 | 10.4 |
| Millstone Township Elementary School | 3-5 | 354 | 9.6 |
Towns near Millstone
- Twin Rivers, NJ4.7 mi · 7,787 people · home $301,400
- East Windsor, NJ6.2 mi · 30,045 people · home $397,400
- Hightstown, NJ6.3 mi · 5,900 people · home $342,600
- Manalapan, NJ6.5 mi · 40,905 people · home $655,500
- Upper Freehold, NJ6.6 mi · 7,273 people · home $710,400
- Clearbrook, NJ6.9 mi · 2,909 people · home $282,000
- Freehold, NJ7.0 mi · 35,369 people · home $553,600
- Monroe, NJ7.3 mi · 48,594 people · home $540,900
Millstone questions
Is Millstone, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Millstone scores better for retirees than 53% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 72%. 16.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.0).
How much does a house cost in Millstone?
The median owner-occupied home in Millstone is valued at $737,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $218,472, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $3,501 a month.
What is the weather like in Millstone?
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 21.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.5 inches of precipitation a year and 23.7 inches of snow.
Does Millstone get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Millstone since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 1, 2023. 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)