Living in Atco, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Atco · Census data 2020–2024
Atco has 8,164 residents with a median age of 44.2. The median household income is $105,847 (about the same as the New Jersey median), the median home value is $275,000, the median rent is $1,532/month.
Atco at a glance
- Population
- 8,164
- Median age
- 44.2State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $105,847State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $275,000State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,532/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 80.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.6%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Atco a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; home values 39% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Atco
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Atco the median home value is $275,000, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,532 per month, which is 36.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,100 a month in housing costs.
Atco median household income
The median household income in Atco is $105,847 and the income per person is $45,316. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Atco: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,046
- Owner-occupied
- 80.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.4%
- Vacant
- 1.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.63
Atco demographics
- Population
- 8,164
- Median age
- 44.2
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 3,012
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Atco ›
Education in Atco
28.6% of adults 25 and older in Atco have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Atco
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Atco vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atco | 8,164 | $105,847 | $275,000 | $1,532 |
| Waterford | 10,451 | $111,791 | $282,000 | $1,541 |
| Chesilhurst | 1,409 | $91,683 | $225,300 | — |
| Berlin | 7,539 | $102,855 | $336,300 | $1,439 |
| West Berlin | 2,285 | $99,674 | $236,800 | $1,384 |
| Winslow | 40,090 | $99,093 | $272,800 | $1,394 |
| Pine Hill | 10,802 | $72,588 | $204,600 | $1,411 |
| Evesham | 48,179 | $118,670 | $397,600 | $2,046 |
| Medford Lakes | 4,297 | $141,188 | $402,900 | $2,211 |
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What is the median household income in Atco, NJ?
The median household income in Atco is $105,847, about the same as 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 Atco?
The median home value in Atco is $275,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Atco?
The median gross rent in Atco is $1,532 per month, about 36.7% of household income.
Is Atco, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; home values 39% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Atco?
The median age in Atco is 44.2 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Atco?
The average commute to work in Atco is 33 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Atco?
The unemployment rate in Atco is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Atco?
28.6% of adults in Atco 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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