Living in Emerson, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Emerson · Census data 2020–2024
Emerson has 7,305 residents with a median age of 48.8. The median household income is $155,536 (50% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $645,200, the median rent is $1,887/month.
Emerson at a glance
- Population
- 7,305
- Median age
- 48.8State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $155,536State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $645,200State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,887/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 91.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Emerson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 50% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 42% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Emerson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Emerson the median home value is $645,200, 94% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,887 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,608 a month in housing costs.
Emerson median household income
The median household income in Emerson is $155,536 and the income per person is $67,188. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Emerson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,636
- Owner-occupied
- 91.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.70
Emerson demographics
- Population
- 7,305
- Median age
- 48.8
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 2,636
- Foreign-born
- 19.6%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Emerson ›
Education in Emerson
57% of adults 25 and older in Emerson have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 18.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Emerson
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 19.5%
- Drive alone
- 65.2%
- Public transit
- 6%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
Emerson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson | 7,305 | $155,536 | $645,200 | $1,887 |
| Westwood | 11,283 | $165,781 | $606,400 | $2,458 |
| Oradell | 8,235 | $221,322 | $737,800 | $2,305 |
| Haworth | 3,363 | $236,765 | $845,300 | $3,501 |
| Washington | 9,323 | $180,133 | $664,000 | $2,357 |
| Harrington Park | 4,954 | $180,500 | $776,900 | $1,414 |
| Hillsdale | 10,144 | $186,688 | $677,500 | $1,764 |
| Dumont | 18,279 | $126,071 | $497,400 | $1,787 |
| New Milford | 16,995 | $114,889 | $580,400 | $1,765 |
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What is the median household income in Emerson, NJ?
The median household income in Emerson is $155,536, 50% 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 Emerson?
The median home value in Emerson is $645,200, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Emerson?
The median gross rent in Emerson is $1,887 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Emerson, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 50% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 42% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Emerson?
The median age in Emerson is 48.8 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Emerson?
The average commute to work in Emerson is 31 minutes; 19.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Emerson?
The unemployment rate in Emerson is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Emerson?
57% of adults in Emerson 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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