Living in Elmer, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elmer · Census data 2020–2024
Elmer has 1,176 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $95,357 (8% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $227,300, the median rent is $1,741/month.
Elmer is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Elmer at a glance
- Population
- 1,176
- Median age
- 38.7State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $95,357State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $227,300State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,741/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 67.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Elmer a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Elmer
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elmer the median home value is $227,300, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,741 per month, which is 22.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,843 a month in housing costs.
Elmer median household income
The median household income in Elmer is $95,357 and the income per person is $43,044. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Elmer: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 472
- Owner-occupied
- 67.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.4%
- Vacant
- 11%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.77
Elmer demographics
- Population
- 1,176
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 420
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elmer ›
Education in Elmer
30.6% of adults 25 and older in Elmer have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elmer
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 86.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Elmer vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmer | 1,176 | $95,357 | $227,300 | $1,741 |
| Upper Pittsgrove | 3,466 | $85,521 | $258,300 | $1,520 |
| Olivet | 1,573 | $128,849 | $340,700 | — |
| Pittsgrove | 8,854 | $92,917 | $302,500 | $1,190 |
| Elk | 4,450 | $141,382 | $350,400 | $1,206 |
| Franklinville | 1,904 | $122,179 | $268,100 | $1,646 |
| Malaga | 1,693 | $107,553 | $236,300 | $1,117 |
| Deerfield Street | 322 | $102,159 | $162,800 | — |
| Seabrook Farms | 1,448 | $46,541 | $210,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Elmer, NJ?
The median household income in Elmer is $95,357, 8% 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 Elmer?
The median home value in Elmer is $227,300, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Elmer?
The median gross rent in Elmer is $1,741 per month, about 22.9% of household income.
Is Elmer, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
What is the median age in Elmer?
The median age in Elmer is 38.7 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Elmer?
The average commute to work in Elmer is 26 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elmer?
The unemployment rate in Elmer is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elmer?
30.6% of adults in Elmer 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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