Living in Barclay, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barclay · Census data 2020–2024
Barclay has 4,607 residents with a median age of 44.2. The median household income is $163,365 (58% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $466,200.
Barclay at a glance
- Population
- 4,607
- Median age
- 44.2State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $163,365State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $466,200State: $454,400
- Homeowners
- 97.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Barclay a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 58% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Barclay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barclay the median home value is $466,200, 40% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,860 a month in housing costs.
Barclay median household income
The median household income in Barclay is $163,365 and the income per person is $72,164. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Barclay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,706
- Owner-occupied
- 97.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.2%
- Vacant
- 1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.73
Barclay demographics
- Population
- 4,607
- Median age
- 44.2
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.4%
- Households
- 1,689
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barclay ›
Education in Barclay
71.4% of adults 25 and older in Barclay have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 31.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barclay
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 30%
- Drive alone
- 58.8%
- Public transit
- 4.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
Barclay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay | 4,607 | $163,365 | $466,200 | — |
| Cherry Hill | 76,725 | $121,502 | $386,300 | $1,882 |
| Kingston Estates | 6,668 | $108,024 | $339,600 | $1,896 |
| Ellisburg | 4,829 | $90,417 | $330,900 | $1,510 |
| Haddonfield | 12,595 | $200,400 | $755,300 | $1,897 |
| Ashland | 9,320 | $118,500 | $336,200 | $2,529 |
| Greentree | 11,537 | $145,823 | $438,400 | $2,176 |
| Springdale | 15,173 | $164,796 | $493,900 | $879 |
| Cherry Hill Mall | 14,541 | $103,708 | $341,200 | $2,132 |
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What is the median household income in Barclay, NJ?
The median household income in Barclay is $163,365, 58% 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 Barclay?
The median home value in Barclay is $466,200, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
Is Barclay, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 58% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in Barclay?
The median age in Barclay is 44.2 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Barclay?
The average commute to work in Barclay is 28 minutes; 30% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barclay?
The unemployment rate in Barclay is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barclay?
71.4% of adults in Barclay 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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