Living in Allamuchy, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Allamuchy · Census data 2020–2024
Allamuchy has 5,427 residents with a median age of 49.5. The median household income is $131,626 (27% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $378,400, the median rent is $1,929/month.
Allamuchy at a glance
- Population
- 5,427
- Median age
- 49.5State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $131,626State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $378,400State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,929/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 82.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.2%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Allamuchy a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 17% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 10%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Allamuchy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Allamuchy the median home value is $378,400, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,929 per month, which is 40.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,801 a month in housing costs.
Allamuchy median household income
The median household income in Allamuchy is $131,626 and the income per person is $66,848. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Allamuchy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,514
- Owner-occupied
- 82.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.2%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.19
Allamuchy demographics
- Population
- 5,427
- Median age
- 49.5
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 27%
- Households
- 2,460
- Foreign-born
- 6.7%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Allamuchy ›
Education in Allamuchy
52.2% of adults 25 and older in Allamuchy have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 20.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Allamuchy
- Unemployment rate
- 10%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 16.5%
- Drive alone
- 73.6%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.7%
Allamuchy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allamuchy | 5,427 | $131,626 | $378,400 | $1,929 |
| Panther Valley | 4,553 | $131,169 | $369,900 | $2,008 |
| Independence | 5,536 | $92,243 | $390,100 | $1,603 |
| Vienna | 999 | $170,913 | $482,600 | — |
| Johnsonburg | 406 | $103,056 | $482,000 | — |
| Green | 3,657 | $141,875 | $472,200 | $1,648 |
| Frelinghuysen | 2,137 | $122,727 | $455,500 | $1,683 |
| Hackettstown | 10,140 | $93,083 | $361,600 | $1,469 |
| Budd Lake | 10,650 | $114,154 | $456,100 | $1,402 |
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What is the median household income in Allamuchy, NJ?
The median household income in Allamuchy is $131,626, 27% 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 Allamuchy?
The median home value in Allamuchy is $378,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Allamuchy?
The median gross rent in Allamuchy is $1,929 per month, about 40.3% of household income.
Is Allamuchy, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 17% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 10%.
What is the median age in Allamuchy?
The median age in Allamuchy is 49.5 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Allamuchy?
The average commute to work in Allamuchy is 42 minutes; 16.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Allamuchy?
The unemployment rate in Allamuchy is 10% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Allamuchy?
52.2% of adults in Allamuchy 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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