Living in Absecon, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Absecon · Census data 2020–2024
Absecon has 9,170 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $73,676 (29% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $286,300, the median rent is $1,807/month.
Absecon at a glance
- Population
- 9,170
- Median age
- 38.2State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $73,676State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $286,300State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,807/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 79.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Absecon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the New Jersey median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Absecon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Absecon the median home value is $286,300, 14% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,807 per month, which is 44% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,074 a month in housing costs.
Absecon median household income
The median household income in Absecon is $73,676 and the income per person is $35,825. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Absecon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,702
- Owner-occupied
- 79.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.7%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.55
Absecon demographics
- Population
- 9,170
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 3,535
- Foreign-born
- 12.7%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Absecon ›
Education in Absecon
31.7% of adults 25 and older in Absecon have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Absecon
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Absecon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absecon | 9,170 | $73,676 | $286,300 | $1,807 |
| Absecon Highlands | 1,288 | $84,554 | $334,400 | $1,614 |
| Pleasantville | 20,712 | $53,661 | $194,100 | $1,354 |
| Atlantic City | 38,632 | $41,028 | $207,400 | $1,136 |
| Pomona | 7,995 | $99,118 | $279,000 | $1,082 |
| Oceanville | 631 | $168,190 | $253,100 | — |
| Northfield | 8,456 | $111,599 | $316,200 | $1,835 |
| Galloway | 37,996 | $91,229 | $298,900 | $1,619 |
| Smithville | 9,545 | $77,579 | $279,200 | $1,507 |
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What is the median household income in Absecon, NJ?
The median household income in Absecon is $73,676, 29% lower 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 Absecon?
The median home value in Absecon is $286,300, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Absecon?
The median gross rent in Absecon is $1,807 per month, about 44% of household income.
Is Absecon, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the New Jersey median.
What is the median age in Absecon?
The median age in Absecon is 38.2 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Absecon?
The average commute to work in Absecon is 20 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Absecon?
The unemployment rate in Absecon is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Absecon?
31.7% of adults in Absecon 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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