Demographics Mendham is located in north central New Jersey, a suberb of Morris County.  It is part of the Greater New York-New Jersey metropolitan area, located approximately 35 miles west of New York City and 28 miles northwest of Newark.   Philadelphia is approximately 80 miles to the southwest. Mendham enjoys convenient access to major highways through routes in northern New Jersey, including Routes 24, 287, 80, 202, and 206. Township Borough Operating Considerations Town Mendham Township Land Area 17.6 sq mi. County Morris UEZ: No Population 1980 1990 1997 2002 Total 4465 4537 4737 4904 Black 16 23 23 23 Hispanic 21 76 125 167 Asian 67 105 Other 13 5 Median Household Income 1980 $44,410 1990 $103,906 1997 $118,338 2002 $125,466 Labor Labor Force 1980 1990 1997 Civilian Labor Force 2,111 2,355 2,483 Covered Employment 237 509 668 Unemployment Rate 1.8% Participation Rate Male Female 79.52 51.3 Owner Occupied Median Home Values Homes Valued 1990 $431,500 Less than $50K .0% 1997 $491,433 $50K - $100K .0% 2002 (proj) $521,034 $100K - $150K 1.2% $150K - $200K 3.7% $200K - $300K 19.2% Over $300K 76% Average Asking Price 1990 $459,459 The Mendhams info@mendham.org © 2010 The Mendhams All rights reserved.