Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Stirling
Stirling, NJ Area Guide
A charming community surrounded by local parks
Suburban
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Parks
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Nestled south of Long Hill and north of the Passaic River County Park, Stirling is a small community within Long Hill Township. Residents have access to the Stirling Station, which is located along the New Jersey Transit Morristown Line. An array of small businesses call Stirling home, from 12 Islands Greek Taverna to Gluten Free Gloriously. Hicks Tract Park, Lord Stirling Park, and the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge are all within easy reach of Stirling. This small town offers easy access to Interstates 287 and 78, making commuting easier than ever. New York City sits about 32 miles east of town, and residents can easily commute to closer areas like Elizabeth, Union, and Newark.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$137,928
Average: $162,677
Education
1,036
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,128
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Stirling has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
39%
Other Education
61%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Raptor Trust
- Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
- Wagner Farm Arboretum
- English Farm
- Washington Rock State Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- Trenton Mercer
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.