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Mendham, NJ — ZIP 07945

Population: 9,690 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 07945 (Mendham, NJ) is $1.15M — up 6.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.27M after a median 14 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, coldwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.15M

Median home value

+6.9%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.15M
1-year appreciation
+6.9%
3-year appreciation
+22.3%
5-year appreciation
+39.0%
10-year appreciation
+57.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$1.15M
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.27M
Median list price
$1.20M
Median price per sqft
$440
1-year sale-price change
+28.8%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
25
For-sale inventory
31
Sale-to-list ratio
108.7%
Active listings
16
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
15

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,385/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,149/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Mendham Borough School District, West Morris Regional High School District
Schools include
Hilltop School, Mountain View School, West Morris Mendham High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Combe Fill South Landfill (7.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
50.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
314
Days with Moderate air quality
43
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
91,391
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
83,041

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
Morristown National Historical Park (4 mi)
National parks include
Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Fla-Net Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
CHILTON MEDICAL CENTER, ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AT RAHWAY, ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - SOMERSET
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-752 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
40.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.5%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
93.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
268,704
Average weekly wage
$1,945
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
588

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 07945State medianUS median
Median home value$1.15M$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$1.27M$555,000$325,000
Median days on market14 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 07945?
$1.15M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 07945?
$1.27M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 07945?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 07945?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,099/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 07945?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 07945 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 07945?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 07945?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 07945?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 07945?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 07945 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 07945?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 07945?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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