Population 7,032 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Califon
Household size in Califon
| Period | Califon | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.81 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.90 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.69 people per household, Califon sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the wider New York area, where it has 2.79 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.81, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Califon
| Period | Califon | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.8 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.7 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.1 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.1 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.2 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.1, Califon is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 42.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 31 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Califon
| Period | Califon | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.2% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.3% of households in Califon, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points, as it has nationally. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 22 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Califon
Renters in Califon
| Period | Califon | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 7.0% of households in Califon rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 35.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 21 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Califon
| Period | Califon | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.3% of homes in Califon are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Califon has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of New Jersey cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Califon
| Period | Califon | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Califon is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Still, homes here are newer than in the New York area overall, where the median home dates to 1962. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Califon
| Period | Califon | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,071 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,375 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $994 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,431 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,360 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in Califon pays $2,431 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,360 a month since 2006–10, up 127%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 43.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Califon
Bachelor's degrees in Califon
| Period | Califon | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.1% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 56.0% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.2% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 63.8% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Califon: 63.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 6.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Califon
| Period | Califon | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.1% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.5% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.6% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.9% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Califon: 97.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.8 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 30 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Califon
| Period | Califon | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Califon runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Califon compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Califon | 2.69 | 49.1 | 3.3% | 7.0% | 3.3% | 1971 | $2,431 | 63.8% | 97.9% | 4.2% |
| Pottersville | 2.63 | 52.9 | 3.8% | 11.5% | 3.3% | 1974 | $2,947 | 64.8% | 95.3% | 2.2% |
| Oldwick | 2.17 | 60.0 | 3.8% | 10.5% | 2.0% | 1979 | $3,501 | 65.4% | 93.1% | 0.0% |
| Long Valley | 2.85 | 46.7 | 2.8% | 7.9% | 3.2% | 1977 | $1,671 | 64.2% | 98.7% | 4.1% |
| Glen Gardner | 2.56 | 44.7 | 7.6% | 12.6% | 2.9% | 1974 | $1,609 | 45.6% | 96.7% | 6.6% |
| Lebanon | 2.57 | 47.9 | 6.3% | 13.2% | 3.9% | 1976 | $2,332 | 61.1% | 97.5% | 5.2% |
| High Bridge | 2.59 | 41.3 | 5.9% | 15.7% | 2.4% | 1966 | $1,864 | 47.0% | 97.8% | 6.5% |
| Cedar Heights | 2.70 | 36.2 | 5.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1986 | $2,551 | 60.1% | 93.4% | 11.3% |
| Port Murray | 2.65 | 41.0 | 14.3% | 11.4% | 3.0% | 1974 | $1,647 | 44.1% | 89.5% | 6.6% |
| Schooleys Mountain | 2.69 | 50.0 | 4.3% | 0.0% | 3.7% | 1985 | $1,947 | 78.8% | 98.0% | 3.8% |
| Gladstone | 3.04 | 44.3 | 5.9% | 24.4% | 3.4% | 1959 | $2,839 | 60.4% | 94.9% | 4.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Califon. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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