Annandale is a very small town located in the state of New Jersey. With a population of 1,663 people and two associated neighborhoods, Annandale is the 446th largest community in New Jersey. Housing costs in Annandale are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in New Jersey.Annandale is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 91.47% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Annandale is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Annandale who work in management occupations (13.90%), teaching (13.46%), and sales jobs (12.80%). Also of interest is that Annandale has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 10.05% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Annandale is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Annandale’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. In Annandale, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 33.33 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. If knowledge is power, Annandale is a pretty powerful place. 64.65% of the adults in Annandale have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns. The per capita income in Annandale in 2022 was $57,016, which is middle income relative to New Jersey, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $228,064 for a family of four. However, Annandale contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Annandale is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Annandale home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Annandale residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Annandale include Irish, German, Polish, Italian, and Portuguese. The most common language spoken in Annandale is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.
