Living in Aberdeen, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Aberdeen · Census data 2020–2024
Aberdeen has 19,332 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $121,795 (18% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $448,200, the median rent is $1,943/month.
Aberdeen at a glance
- Population
- 19,332
- Median age
- 38.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $121,795State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $448,200State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,943/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 72.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.6%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Aberdeen a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the New Jersey median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Aberdeen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Aberdeen the median home value is $448,200, 35% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,943 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,773 a month in housing costs.
Aberdeen median household income
The median household income in Aberdeen is $121,795 and the income per person is $59,781. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Aberdeen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,219
- Owner-occupied
- 72.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.5%
- Vacant
- 1.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.38
Aberdeen demographics
- Population
- 19,332
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 8,097
- Foreign-born
- 14.6%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Aberdeen ›
Education in Aberdeen
51.6% of adults 25 and older in Aberdeen have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 20.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Aberdeen
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 69.7%
- Public transit
- 7.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Aberdeen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 19,332 | $121,795 | $448,200 | $1,943 |
| Cliffwood Beach | 3,056 | $116,500 | $365,600 | — |
| Keyport | 7,171 | $82,321 | $417,100 | $1,458 |
| Matawan | 9,710 | $123,354 | $467,800 | $1,824 |
| Strathmore | 6,708 | $151,855 | $539,500 | $1,592 |
| Laurence Harbor | 6,191 | $84,291 | $306,700 | $1,903 |
| Hazlet | 20,470 | $122,020 | $465,900 | $1,400 |
| Union Beach | 5,707 | $119,250 | $460,900 | $2,567 |
| Morganville | 5,902 | $161,500 | $681,800 | $2,692 |
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What is the median household income in Aberdeen, NJ?
The median household income in Aberdeen is $121,795, 18% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Aberdeen?
The median home value in Aberdeen is $448,200, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Aberdeen?
The median gross rent in Aberdeen is $1,943 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Aberdeen, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the New Jersey median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Aberdeen?
The median age in Aberdeen is 38.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Aberdeen?
The average commute to work in Aberdeen is 33 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Aberdeen?
The unemployment rate in Aberdeen is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Aberdeen?
51.6% of adults in Aberdeen have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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