Living in Dennis, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dennis · Census data 2020–2024
Dennis has 6,205 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $105,506 (about the same as the New Jersey median), the median home value is $360,400, the median rent is $1,578/month.
Dennis at a glance
- Population
- 6,205
- Median age
- 43State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $105,506State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $360,400State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,578/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 88.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Dennis a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Dennis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dennis the median home value is $360,400, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,578 per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,910 a month in housing costs.
Dennis median household income
The median household income in Dennis is $105,506 and the income per person is $46,611. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Dennis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,595
- Owner-occupied
- 88.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.8%
- Vacant
- 10.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.62
Dennis demographics
- Population
- 6,205
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 23.7%
- Households
- 2,320
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dennis ›
Education in Dennis
33.4% of adults 25 and older in Dennis have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 13.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dennis
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Dennis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis | 6,205 | $105,506 | $360,400 | $1,578 |
| Dennisville | 736 | $96,148 | $358,700 | $1,184 |
| Woodbine | 2,023 | $46,078 | $218,200 | $945 |
| South Dennis | 1,528 | $101,500 | $372,100 | $1,875 |
| South Seaville | 564 | $129,722 | $302,600 | — |
| Ocean View | 728 | $107,344 | $376,700 | — |
| Goshen | 340 | $132,895 | $350,000 | — |
| Belleplain | 495 | $94,722 | $304,200 | — |
| Seaville | 2,589 | $139,444 | $461,300 | $2,069 |
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What is the median household income in Dennis, NJ?
The median household income in Dennis is $105,506, about the same as 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 Dennis?
The median home value in Dennis is $360,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Dennis?
The median gross rent in Dennis is $1,578 per month, about 19.2% of household income.
Is Dennis, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
What is the median age in Dennis?
The median age in Dennis is 43 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Dennis?
The average commute to work in Dennis is 26 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dennis?
The unemployment rate in Dennis is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dennis?
33.4% of adults in Dennis 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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