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 Borough Land Area 6.02 sq mi. County Morris UEZ: No Population 1980 1990 1997 2002 Total 4899 4890 4947 5048 Black 20 21 25 29 Hispanic 49 54 62 68 Asian 65 98 Other 36 8 1 5 Median Household Income 1980 $36,765 1990 $83,251 1997 $102,550 2002 $115,167 Labor Labor Force 1980 1990 1997 Civilian Labor Force 2,255 2,565 2,705 Covered Employment 680 794 624 Unemployment Rate 1.4% Participation Rate Male Female 79.9 52.2 Owner Occupied Median Home Values Homes Valued 1990 $293,400 Less than $50K .0% 1997 $361,415 $50K - $100K 1.3% 2002 (proj) $405,881 $100K - $150K .9% $150K - $200K 8.5% $200K - $300K 42.4% Over $300K 46.9% Average Asking Price 1990 $271,284 The Mendhams info@mendham.org © 2010 The Mendhams All rights reserved.