Living in Belford, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Belford · Census data 2020–2024
Belford has 1,636 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $113,359 (9% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $514,000, the median rent is $1,458/month.
Belford at a glance
- Population
- 1,636
- Median age
- 41State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $113,359State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $514,000State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,458/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 92.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.3%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Belford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 10.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Belford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Belford the median home value is $514,000, 54% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,458 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,711 a month in housing costs.
Belford median household income
The median household income in Belford is $113,359 and the income per person is $53,640. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Belford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 639
- Owner-occupied
- 92.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.3%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.67
Belford demographics
- Population
- 1,636
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 9.5%
- Households
- 613
- Foreign-born
- 9.1%
- Veterans
- 0.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Belford ›
Education in Belford
45.3% of adults 25 and older in Belford have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Belford
- Unemployment rate
- 10.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 25.6%
- Drive alone
- 69.6%
- Public transit
- 4.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Belford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belford | 1,636 | $113,359 | $514,000 | $1,458 |
| Leonardo | 2,493 | $138,125 | $450,700 | $1,694 |
| Port Monmouth | 3,046 | $104,135 | $451,300 | $1,156 |
| Middletown | 66,883 | $141,810 | $608,300 | $1,532 |
| North Middletown | 3,035 | $116,210 | $357,100 | $2,186 |
| Navesink | 1,867 | $151,557 | $755,900 | — |
| Atlantic Highlands | 4,410 | $126,080 | $628,100 | $1,979 |
| Fairview | 3,892 | $165,135 | $622,600 | $3,250 |
| Keansburg | 9,719 | $81,428 | $311,800 | $1,679 |
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What is the median household income in Belford, NJ?
The median household income in Belford is $113,359, 9% 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 Belford?
The median home value in Belford is $514,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Belford?
The median gross rent in Belford is $1,458 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is Belford, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 10.1%.
What is the median age in Belford?
The median age in Belford is 41 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Belford?
The average commute to work in Belford is 41 minutes; 25.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Belford?
The unemployment rate in Belford is 10.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Belford?
45.3% of adults in Belford 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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