Living in Carneys Point, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Carneys Point · Census data 2020–2024
Carneys Point has 8,665 residents with a median age of 44.4. The median household income is $79,245 (23% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $201,500, the median rent is $1,432/month.
Carneys Point at a glance
- Population
- 8,665
- Median age
- 44.4State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $79,245State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $201,500State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,432/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 61.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Carneys Point a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Carneys Point
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Carneys Point the median home value is $201,500, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,432 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,895 a month in housing costs.
Carneys Point median household income
The median household income in Carneys Point is $79,245 and the income per person is $37,778. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Carneys Point: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,029
- Owner-occupied
- 61.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.3%
- Vacant
- 10.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.33
Carneys Point demographics
- Population
- 8,665
- Median age
- 44.4
- Under 18
- 16.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 3,588
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Carneys Point ›
Education in Carneys Point
19.1% of adults 25 and older in Carneys Point have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Carneys Point
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 75.9%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Carneys Point vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carneys Point | 8,665 | $79,245 | $201,500 | $1,432 |
| Penns Grove | 4,882 | $45,781 | $178,200 | $1,117 |
| Oldmans | 1,839 | $112,917 | $326,700 | $1,806 |
| Pilesgrove | 4,220 | $158,281 | $383,300 | $1,450 |
| Auburn | 1,100 | $222,212 | $460,300 | — |
| Edgemoor | 6,349 | $59,424 | $290,400 | $1,438 |
| Mannington | 1,913 | $109,271 | $297,800 | $1,206 |
| Pedricktown | 424 | $90,417 | $193,900 | $1,857 |
| Wilmington | 71,727 | $58,671 | $231,400 | $1,224 |
More for people moving to Carneys Point
Carneys Point ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Carneys Point: FAQ
What is the median household income in Carneys Point, NJ?
The median household income in Carneys Point is $79,245, 23% 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 Carneys Point?
The median home value in Carneys Point is $201,500, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Carneys Point?
The median gross rent in Carneys Point is $1,432 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Carneys Point, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
What is the median age in Carneys Point?
The median age in Carneys Point is 44.4 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Carneys Point?
The average commute to work in Carneys Point is 26 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Carneys Point?
The unemployment rate in Carneys Point is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Carneys Point?
19.1% of adults in Carneys Point 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.
Last updated: