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Weston, NJ

Census-designated place in Somerset County, New Jersey.

Population

2,105

Land area

1.4sq mi

People per sq mi

1,511

ZIP codes

0

Weston and its ZIP codes

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Weston at a glance

  • The median household income is $83,197, 20% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $548,800 (21% above New Jersey).

Local data for Weston, NJ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Weston, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$83,197

Poverty rate

1.4%

Median home value

$548,800

Homeownership

98.3%

Bachelor's or higher

58.3%

Median age

72.0

Average commute

55.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Indian Americans (460), Italian Americans (401), Chinese Americans (232).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Somerset County. PPP loans are for Weston.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$112,982

192,374 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$121,042

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.4B

FY 2026, $6,816 per person

Somerset County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Weston, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone85.6%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home14.4%

Average one-way commute: 55.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Weston, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

1,229

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,407

1.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 19°F

46.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Weston, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

22.6%

U.S. 33.3% -10.7 pts

Diabetes

14.7%

U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts

Smoking

5.2%

U.S. 12.8% -7.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.1%

U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts

Cities near Weston

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ZarephathCensus-designated place1 mi0.4
East MillstoneCensus-designated place1.4 mi2.2
ManvilleBorough1.6 mi2.4
MillstoneBorough1.7 mi0.7
Franklin CenterCensus-designated place2.1 mi6.6
MiddlebushCensus-designated place2.6 mi2
FinderneCensus-designated place2.9 mi4.1
Blackwells MillsCensus-designated place3.2 mi7.7
South Bound BrookBorough3.5 mi0.6
SomervilleBorough3.6 mi2.3
Bound BrookBorough3.8 mi1.7
SomersetCensus-designated place3.9 mi6.3
Six Mile RunCensus-designated place4.2 mi7.5
ClydeCensus-designated place4.2 mi0.4
HillsboroughCensus-designated place4.2 mi8
Pleasant PlainsCensus-designated place4.8 mi3.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Weston, NJ in?
Weston is in Somerset County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Weston, NJ?
About 2,105 people live in Weston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Weston?
Nearby places include Zarephath (1 mi), East Millstone (1.4 mi), Manville (1.6 mi), Millstone (1.7 mi), Franklin Center (2.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023