Living in Dennisville, New Jersey

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dennisville · Census data 2020–2024

Dennisville has 736 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $96,148 (7% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $358,700, the median rent is $1,184/month.

Dennisville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Dennisville at a glance

Population
736
Median age
41.5State: 40.1
Median household income
$96,148State: $103,556
Median home value
$358,700State: $454,400
Median rent
$1,184/moState: $1,720
Homeowners
72.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
36%
Average commute
27 min

Is Dennisville a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%.

Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 11.4%.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in Dennisville

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dennisville the median home value is $358,700, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,184 per month, which is 18.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,900 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Dennisville$358,700
New Jersey$454,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Dennisville$1,184
New Jersey$1,720
United States$1,413

Dennisville median household income

The median household income in Dennisville is $96,148 and the income per person is $43,707. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).

Median household income

Dennisville$96,148
New Jersey$103,556
United States$80,734

Housing in Dennisville: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
346
Owner-occupied
72.5%
Renter-occupied
27.5%
Vacant
4.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1962
Average household size
2.19

Dennisville demographics

Population
736
Median age
41.5
Under 18
16.6%
65 and older
25.4%
Households
331
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
6.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White89.9%
Hispanic or Latino9.6%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dennisville ›

Education in Dennisville

36% of adults 25 and older in Dennisville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 17% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Dennisville36%
New Jersey43.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Dennisville

Unemployment rate
1.5%State: 6.3%
Average commute
27 minState: 31 min
Work from home
7.7%
Drive alone
75.7%
Public transit
0.7%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
89.4%

Dennisville vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Dennisville736$96,148$358,700$1,184
Dennis6,205$105,506$360,400$1,578
Woodbine2,023$46,078$218,200$945
South Dennis1,528$101,500$372,100$1,875
South Seaville564$129,722$302,600—
Ocean View728$107,344$376,700—
Goshen340$132,895$350,000—
Belleplain495$94,722$304,200—
Seaville2,589$139,444$461,300$2,069

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Living in Dennisville: FAQ

What is the median household income in Dennisville, NJ?

The median household income in Dennisville is $96,148, 7% 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 Dennisville?

The median home value in Dennisville is $358,700, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.

How much is rent in Dennisville?

The median gross rent in Dennisville is $1,184 per month, about 18.7% of household income.

Is Dennisville, NJ a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 11.4%.

What is the median age in Dennisville?

The median age in Dennisville is 41.5 years (New Jersey: 40.1).

How long is the commute in Dennisville?

The average commute to work in Dennisville is 27 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Dennisville?

The unemployment rate in Dennisville is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Dennisville?

36% of adults in Dennisville 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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