Living in Bass River, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bass River · Census data 2020–2024
Bass River has 988 residents with a median age of 49.7. The median household income is $75,833 (27% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $325,600, the median rent is $1,821/month.
Bass River is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bass River at a glance
- Population
- 988
- Median age
- 49.7State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $75,833State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $325,600State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,821/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 86%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.7%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Bass River a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bass River
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bass River the median home value is $325,600, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,821 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,077 a month in housing costs.
Bass River median household income
The median household income in Bass River is $75,833 and the income per person is $42,378. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Bass River: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 417
- Owner-occupied
- 86%
- Renter-occupied
- 14%
- Vacant
- 14.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.78
Bass River demographics
- Population
- 988
- Median age
- 49.7
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 26.7%
- Households
- 356
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bass River ›
Education in Bass River
22.7% of adults 25 and older in Bass River have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bass River
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 82.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Bass River vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass River | 988 | $75,833 | $325,600 | $1,821 |
| New Gretna | 314 | $77,813 | $346,700 | — |
| Little Egg Harbor | 21,285 | $92,446 | $351,500 | $1,823 |
| Washington | 489 | $81,250 | $324,500 | $1,800 |
| Mystic Island | 8,259 | $78,714 | $321,500 | $1,893 |
| Tuckerton | 3,654 | $88,892 | $349,300 | $2,024 |
| Port Republic | 1,076 | $123,438 | $462,100 | $2,031 |
| Eagleswood | 1,647 | $101,875 | $365,400 | $1,363 |
| Egg Harbor City | 4,400 | $71,711 | $197,100 | $1,451 |
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What is the median household income in Bass River, NJ?
The median household income in Bass River is $75,833, 27% 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 Bass River?
The median home value in Bass River is $325,600, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Bass River?
The median gross rent in Bass River is $1,821 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is Bass River, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
What is the median age in Bass River?
The median age in Bass River is 49.7 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Bass River?
The average commute to work in Bass River is 41 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bass River?
The unemployment rate in Bass River is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bass River?
22.7% of adults in Bass River 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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