Living in Colonia, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Colonia · Census data 2020–2024
Colonia has 18,587 residents with a median age of 43.6. The median household income is $122,713 (18% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $493,100, the median rent is $2,047/month.
Colonia at a glance
- Population
- 18,587
- Median age
- 43.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $122,713State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $493,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,047/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 88.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.7%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Colonia a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Colonia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Colonia the median home value is $493,100, 48% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,047 per month, which is 38.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,130 a month in housing costs.
Colonia median household income
The median household income in Colonia is $122,713 and the income per person is $52,024. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Colonia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,289
- Owner-occupied
- 88.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.1%
- Vacant
- 0.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.97
Colonia demographics
- Population
- 18,587
- Median age
- 43.6
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 6,262
- Foreign-born
- 27.1%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Colonia ›
Education in Colonia
48.7% of adults 25 and older in Colonia have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 18.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Colonia
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 15%
- Drive alone
- 73.6%
- Public transit
- 3.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Colonia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonia | 18,587 | $122,713 | $493,100 | $2,047 |
| Iselin | 19,551 | $109,500 | $426,800 | $2,113 |
| Clark | 15,622 | $133,504 | $609,600 | $1,743 |
| Rahway | 30,109 | $91,461 | $386,400 | $1,845 |
| Avenel | 17,121 | $101,670 | $401,000 | $1,906 |
| Woodbridge | 104,355 | $108,928 | $433,000 | $1,959 |
| Menlo Park Terrace | 3,062 | $110,278 | $427,400 | $1,971 |
| Winfield | 1,479 | $64,052 | $283,300 | $1,111 |
| Fords | 12,771 | $115,861 | $438,000 | $1,913 |
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What is the median household income in Colonia, NJ?
The median household income in Colonia is $122,713, 18% 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 Colonia?
The median home value in Colonia is $493,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Colonia?
The median gross rent in Colonia is $2,047 per month, about 38.2% of household income.
Is Colonia, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Colonia?
The median age in Colonia is 43.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Colonia?
The average commute to work in Colonia is 33 minutes; 15% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Colonia?
The unemployment rate in Colonia is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Colonia?
48.7% of adults in Colonia 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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