Living in East Amwell, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Amwell · Census data 2020–2024
East Amwell has 3,940 residents with a median age of 51.7. The median household income is $152,361 (47% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $503,900, the median rent is $1,879/month.
East Amwell at a glance
- Population
- 3,940
- Median age
- 51.7State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $152,361State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $503,900State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,879/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 83.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is East Amwell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 47% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 1.9%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Amwell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Amwell the median home value is $503,900, 51% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,879 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,855 a month in housing costs.
East Amwell median household income
The median household income in East Amwell is $152,361 and the income per person is $73,148. 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in East Amwell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,824
- Owner-occupied
- 83.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.7%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.21
East Amwell demographics
- Population
- 3,940
- Median age
- 51.7
- Under 18
- 12.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 1,783
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Amwell ›
Education in East Amwell
53% of adults 25 and older in East Amwell have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 19.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Amwell
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 19.4%
- Drive alone
- 72.1%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
East Amwell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Amwell | 3,940 | $152,361 | $503,900 | $1,879 |
| Ringoes | 934 | $84,545 | $396,700 | $1,837 |
| Hopewell | 1,823 | $145,114 | $586,600 | $1,856 |
| West Amwell | 3,027 | $151,250 | $596,900 | $2,217 |
| Flemington | 4,896 | $69,978 | $400,600 | $1,532 |
| Delaware | 4,577 | $194,219 | $637,700 | — |
| Neshanic | 626 | $166,250 | $540,300 | — |
| Montgomery | 23,841 | $226,771 | $795,200 | $2,188 |
| Lambertville | 4,153 | $109,733 | $562,300 | $1,438 |
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What is the median household income in East Amwell, NJ?
The median household income in East Amwell is $152,361, 47% 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 East Amwell?
The median home value in East Amwell is $503,900, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in East Amwell?
The median gross rent in East Amwell is $1,879 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is East Amwell, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 47% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 1.9%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in East Amwell?
The median age in East Amwell is 51.7 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in East Amwell?
The average commute to work in East Amwell is 34 minutes; 19.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Amwell?
The unemployment rate in East Amwell is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Amwell?
53% of adults in East Amwell 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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