Living in Cologne, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cologne · Census data 2020–2024
Cologne has 1,083 residents with a median age of 65. The median household income is $128,036 (24% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $339,400, the median rent is $2,325/month.
Cologne is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cologne at a glance
- Population
- 1,083
- Median age
- 65State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $128,036State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $339,400State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,325/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 60%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.3%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Cologne a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Cologne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cologne the median home value is $339,400, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,325 per month, which is 22.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,053 a month in housing costs.
Cologne median household income
The median household income in Cologne is $128,036 and the income per person is $74,175. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Cologne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 657
- Owner-occupied
- 60%
- Renter-occupied
- 40%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 1.65
Cologne demographics
- Population
- 1,083
- Median age
- 65
- Under 18
- 1.5%
- 65 and older
- 50%
- Households
- 657
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 11.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cologne ›
Education in Cologne
31.3% of adults 25 and older in Cologne have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cologne
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 17.5%
- Drive alone
- 69.3%
- Public transit
- 3.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Cologne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cologne | 1,083 | $128,036 | $339,400 | $2,325 |
| Germania | 890 | $127,869 | $351,900 | — |
| Pomona | 7,995 | $99,118 | $279,000 | $1,082 |
| McKee City | 10,731 | $68,133 | $218,100 | $1,799 |
| Egg Harbor City | 4,400 | $71,711 | $197,100 | $1,451 |
| Mays Landing | 6,406 | $83,056 | $263,700 | $1,131 |
| Smithville | 9,545 | $77,579 | $279,200 | $1,507 |
| Hamilton | 28,204 | $78,850 | $246,200 | $1,691 |
| Galloway | 37,996 | $91,229 | $298,900 | $1,619 |
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What is the median household income in Cologne, NJ?
The median household income in Cologne is $128,036, 24% 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 Cologne?
The median home value in Cologne is $339,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Cologne?
The median gross rent in Cologne is $2,325 per month, about 22.4% of household income.
Is Cologne, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
What is the median age in Cologne?
The median age in Cologne is 65 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Cologne?
The average commute to work in Cologne is 17 minutes; 17.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cologne?
The unemployment rate in Cologne is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cologne?
31.3% of adults in Cologne 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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