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Whippany, NJ

Whippany, NJ.

Population: 9,030 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Whippany, NJ is $754,304 — up 5.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $775,000 after a median 15 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, cold wave, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$754,304

Typical home value

+5.2%

1-year change

15

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$754,304
1-year appreciation
+5.2%
3-year appreciation
+15.4%
5-year appreciation
+28.7%
10-year appreciation
+48.9%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$755,538
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$775,000
Median list price
$737,500
Median price per sqft
$444
1-year sale-price change
+0.7%
Median days on market
15 days
Homes sold (recent period)
25
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
106.9%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+3.1%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,637/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,850/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,233/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,785/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,188/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Hanover Park Regional High School District, Hanover Township School District
Schools include
Whippany Park High School, Bee Meadow School, Memorial Junior School, Salem Drive School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
76
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
1
Nearest Superfund site
Sharkey Landfill (4.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
50.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
275
Days with Moderate air quality
48
Highest AQI recorded (year)
129

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
295,498
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
232,043

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
Morristown National Historical Park (7 mi)
National parks include
Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
120
Hospitals include
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-752 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1974
Housing built before 1970
45.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.4%
Median annual property tax
$8,776
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
85.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
272,959
Average weekly wage
$2,038
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,324

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

How it compares

WhippanyState medianUS median
Typical home value$754,304$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$775,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market15 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$8,776$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 typical home value in Whippany, NJ?
$754,304.
What is the median sale price in Whippany, NJ?
$775,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Whippany, NJ?
Median days on market: 15 days.
What is typical rent in Whippany, NJ?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,233/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Whippany, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is Whippany, NJ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Whippany, NJ. 76 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Whippany, NJ?
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 Whippany, NJ?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Whippany, NJ?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Sharkey Landfill, 4.5 mi.
How many schools serve Whippany, NJ?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Whippany, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Whippany, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Whippany, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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