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Retirement community in New Providence, New Jersey

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New Providence, New Jersey Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

New Providence, New Jersey at a Glance

Median Home Price
$700,700
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; pension exclusion up to $100k for qualifying seniors.
Avg January Low
26.2°F
Cost of Living Index
108.8 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
53 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for New Providence, New Jersey, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
108.8 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$167,188High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

New Providence's cost of living is 8.799999999999997% above the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$700,700High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,896High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
77.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in New Providence using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$1,518

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$1,705

Median home price used: $700,700

Median rent reference: $1,896 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
Care Access (Proxy)
100 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
50.2 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. New Providence scores 100 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
45 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; pension exclusion up to $100k for qualifying seniors.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026

New Jersey has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
88.4°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Avg January Low
26.2°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Annual Precipitation
52.4"High confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Sunny Days / Year
276 daysHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026

With 276 sunny days a year and an average January low of 26.2°F, New Providence offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
100 / 100Low confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
5.3 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
52.3 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
13,595High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
43.6High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
21.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
4.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
69.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
73.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
1.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
4.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
16.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in New Providence

What is the cost of living in New Providence, New Jersey for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 109, roughly 9% above the national average of 100. Median home price is around $700,700.

Does New Jersey tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For New Jersey residents: State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; pension exclusion up to $100k for qualifying seniors.

What is the climate like in New Providence, New Jersey?▾

New Providence, New Jersey has January average low around 26°F, July average high around 88°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in New Providence, New Jersey?▾

New Providence scores 100/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a top-tier score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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