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Branchville, NJ

Branchville, NJ.

Population: 5,967 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Branchville, NJ is $465,172 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $470,000 after a median 47.5 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$465,172

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

47.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$465,172
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+14.9%
5-year appreciation
+27.6%
10-year appreciation
+78.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$465,172
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
$470,000
Median list price
$550,000
Median price per sqft
$288
1-year sale-price change
-3.4%
Median days on market
47.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
22
Sale-to-list ratio
100.9%
Active listings
16
1-year forecast
+2.5%
New listings (monthly)
5

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Frankford Township School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
79.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Metaltec/Aerosystems (10.9 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)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.8 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,308
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,414

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
21
Nearest national park
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (10 mi)
National parks include
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Morristown National Historical Park, Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Sussex Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER, BON SECOURS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, MID HUDSON FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIC CTR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+327 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Housing built before 1970
51.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.8%
Median annual property tax
$7,396
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
79.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
31,300
Average weekly wage
$1,079
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
104

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

How it compares

BranchvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$465,172$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$470,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market48 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$7,396$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 Branchville, NJ?
$465,172.
What is the median sale price in Branchville, NJ?
$470,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Branchville, NJ?
Median days on market: 47.5 days.
What is typical rent in Branchville, NJ?
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 Branchville, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather.
Is Branchville, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Branchville, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Branchville, NJ?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Branchville, NJ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Branchville, NJ?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Branchville, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Branchville, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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