Living in Barrington, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barrington · Census data 2020–2024
Barrington has 7,076 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $87,290 (16% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $273,200, the median rent is $1,320/month.
Barrington at a glance
- Population
- 7,076
- Median age
- 44.3State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $87,290State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $273,200State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,320/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 51.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Barrington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the New Jersey median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Barrington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barrington the median home value is $273,200, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,320 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,297 a month in housing costs.
Barrington median household income
The median household income in Barrington is $87,290 and the income per person is $54,531. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Barrington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,500
- Owner-occupied
- 51.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.5%
- Vacant
- 0.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.04
Barrington demographics
- Population
- 7,076
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 14.2%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 3,471
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barrington ›
Education in Barrington
48.7% of adults 25 and older in Barrington have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 16.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barrington
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 18.2%
- Drive alone
- 71.2%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
Barrington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 7,076 | $87,290 | $273,200 | $1,320 |
| Haddon Heights | 7,516 | $133,125 | $387,300 | $1,166 |
| Magnolia | 4,354 | $100,511 | $238,800 | $1,427 |
| Lawnside | 3,200 | $71,607 | $240,700 | $1,073 |
| Runnemede | 8,355 | $91,302 | $252,300 | $1,423 |
| Audubon | 8,730 | $115,789 | $307,400 | $1,290 |
| Haddonfield | 12,595 | $200,400 | $755,300 | $1,897 |
| Glendora | 5,431 | $98,053 | $249,900 | $986 |
| Ashland | 9,320 | $118,500 | $336,200 | $2,529 |
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What is the median household income in Barrington, NJ?
The median household income in Barrington is $87,290, 16% 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 Barrington?
The median home value in Barrington is $273,200, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Barrington?
The median gross rent in Barrington is $1,320 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Barrington, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the New Jersey median.
What is the median age in Barrington?
The median age in Barrington is 44.3 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Barrington?
The average commute to work in Barrington is 27 minutes; 18.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barrington?
The unemployment rate in Barrington is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barrington?
48.7% of adults in Barrington 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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