Also of interest is that Millburn has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
Of important note, Millburn is also a town of artists. Millburn has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Millburn’s character.
A relatively large number of people in Millburn telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 28.94% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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.
In addition, Millburn is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are people who are both educated and wealthy, and thus tend to be older, richer, and more established than young professionals. "Urban sophisticates" is not just about being educated and well-off financially: it is a point of view and state of mind, one that you might call 'urbaneness'. But such people can and do regularly live in small towns, suburbs and rural areas, as well as in big cities. They read, support the arts and high-end shops, and love travel.
Because of many things, Millburn is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Millburn a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Millburn has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Millburn’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
One downside of living in Millburn is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Millburn, the average commute to work is 37.73 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. On the other hand, local public transit is widely used in the town, so leaving the car at home and taking transit is often a viable alternative. In addition, it is also a pedestrian-friendly town. Many of Millburn’s neighborhoods are dense enough and have amenities close enough together that people find it feasible to get around on foot.
Even though Millburn is a smaller town, it has many people who hop on public transportation – mostly the train for their daily commute to work. Typically, these people are commuting to good jobs in the surrounding cities.
