Living in Alpha, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alpha · Census data 2020–2024
Alpha has 2,436 residents with a median age of 43.2. The median household income is $90,333 (13% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $261,500, the median rent is $1,362/month.
Alpha at a glance
- Population
- 2,436
- Median age
- 43.2State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $90,333State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $261,500State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,362/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 75.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Alpha a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the New Jersey median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Alpha
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alpha the median home value is $261,500, 21% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,362 per month, which is 41.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,888 a month in housing costs.
Alpha median household income
The median household income in Alpha is $90,333 and the income per person is $43,038. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Alpha: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,080
- Owner-occupied
- 75.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.2%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.27
Alpha demographics
- Population
- 2,436
- Median age
- 43.2
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 1,060
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alpha ›
Education in Alpha
21.7% of adults 25 and older in Alpha have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alpha
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 76.6%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.1%
Alpha vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | 2,436 | $90,333 | $261,500 | $1,362 |
| Upper Pohatcong | 1,876 | $103,444 | $280,300 | $1,606 |
| Pohatcong | 3,266 | $103,611 | $292,500 | $1,793 |
| Greenwich | 5,512 | $169,079 | $474,900 | $2,411 |
| Morgan Hill | 1,348 | $131,950 | $315,500 | $1,863 |
| Phillipsburg | 15,299 | $68,324 | $193,200 | $1,167 |
| Lopatcong Overlook | 453 | $73,299 | $254,600 | — |
| Finesville | 301 | $68,780 | $274,100 | $3,501 |
| Raubsville | 1,092 | $90,563 | $344,600 | — |
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Alpha ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Alpha: FAQ
What is the median household income in Alpha, NJ?
The median household income in Alpha is $90,333, 13% 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 Alpha?
The median home value in Alpha is $261,500, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Alpha?
The median gross rent in Alpha is $1,362 per month, about 41.8% of household income.
Is Alpha, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the New Jersey median.
What is the median age in Alpha?
The median age in Alpha is 43.2 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Alpha?
The average commute to work in Alpha is 26 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alpha?
The unemployment rate in Alpha is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alpha?
21.7% of adults in Alpha 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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