Living in Commercial, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Commercial · Census data 2020–2024
Commercial has 4,674 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $55,733 (46% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $161,600, the median rent is $1,465/month.
Commercial at a glance
- Population
- 4,674
- Median age
- 39.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $55,733State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $161,600State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,465/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 70.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Commercial a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Commercial
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Commercial the median home value is $161,600, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,465 per month, which is 38% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,538 a month in housing costs.
Commercial median household income
The median household income in Commercial is $55,733 and the income per person is $32,547. 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Commercial: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,246
- Owner-occupied
- 70.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.3%
- Vacant
- 11.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.33
Commercial demographics
- Population
- 4,674
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 1,997
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Commercial ›
Education in Commercial
8.2% of adults 25 and older in Commercial have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Commercial
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Commercial vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 4,674 | $55,733 | $161,600 | $1,465 |
| Mauricetown | 365 | $65,810 | $173,300 | — |
| Dividing Creek | 652 | $63,194 | $175,000 | — |
| Leesburg | 431 | $58,750 | $187,500 | — |
| Dorchester | 137 | $79,306 | $160,600 | — |
| Heislerville | 198 | $89,800 | — | — |
| Laurel Lake | 2,641 | $55,574 | $156,800 | $1,200 |
| Downe | 1,638 | $67,708 | $191,600 | $1,273 |
| Maurice River | 5,350 | $76,964 | $220,500 | $1,625 |
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Commercial ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Commercial: FAQ
What is the median household income in Commercial, NJ?
The median household income in Commercial is $55,733, 46% 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 Commercial?
The median home value in Commercial is $161,600, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Commercial?
The median gross rent in Commercial is $1,465 per month, about 38% of household income.
Is Commercial, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
What is the median age in Commercial?
The median age in Commercial is 39.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Commercial?
The average commute to work in Commercial is 30 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Commercial?
The unemployment rate in Commercial is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Commercial?
8.2% of adults in Commercial 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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