How are homes heated in Vernon Valley, NJ?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Vernon Valley, used by 72.7% (±11.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
16.5% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±8.0 points)
- Electricity
- 16.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 72.7%
Heating fuel in Vernon Valley
| Fuel used most | Vernon Valley | Sussex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±8.0 points) | 20.1% | 73.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 72.7% (±11.4 points) | 48.4% | 6.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 16.5% (±9.6 points) | 15.3% | 16.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 6.9% (±5.7 points) | 10.8% | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±8.0 points) | 3.3% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.0 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.0 points) | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.9% (±5.7 points) | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±8.0 points) | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.
In Vernon Valley, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Sussex County (48.4%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (6.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Vernon Valley, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Sussex County (15.3%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (16.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Vernon Valley
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Valley | — | 16.5% (±9.6 points) | — |
| Vernon Center | 3.8 mi | 10.3% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Lakes | 5.1 mi | 21.4% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Unionville | 5.7 mi | 0.0% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Minisink | 6.3 mi | 2.8% (±2.8 points) | Lower |
| Town of Warwick | 6.6 mi | 13.7% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sussex Borough | 6.8 mi | 25.0% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Greenwood Lake | 6.8 mi | 12.4% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Warwick | 6.9 mi | 23.7% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Minisink, NY (2.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Sussex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vernon Valley | 72.7% (±11.4 points) |
| 2 | Byram Center | 62.6% (±9.1 points) |
| 3 | Crandon Lakes | 51.5% (±12.8 points) |
| 4 | Highland Lakes | 50.2% (±9.5 points) |
| 5 | Lake Mohawk | 43.2% (±5.3 points) |
| 6 | Vernon Center | 1.7% (±1.9 points) |
Vernon Valley is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Vernon Township, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Vernon Valley
What is the most common way to heat a home in Vernon Valley?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Vernon Valley, used by 72.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Vernon Valley heat with oil?
72.7% (±11.4 points) of occupied homes in Vernon Valley use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Vernon Valley have electric heat?
16.5% (±9.6 points) of occupied homes in Vernon Valley heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Vernon Valley CDP, New Jersey (place:75750, in state:34).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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