Living in Erma, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Erma · Census data 2020–2024
Erma has 1,959 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $96,885 (6% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $409,900, the median rent is $1,530/month.
Erma at a glance
- Population
- 1,959
- Median age
- 44.8State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $96,885State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $409,900State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,530/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 79.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Erma a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 8.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Erma
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Erma the median home value is $409,900, 23% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,530 per month, which is 19.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,880 a month in housing costs.
Erma median household income
The median household income in Erma is $96,885 and the income per person is $41,478. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Erma: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 836
- Owner-occupied
- 79.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.5%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.46
Erma demographics
- Population
- 1,959
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 794
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Erma ›
Education in Erma
35.1% of adults 25 and older in Erma have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Erma
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Erma vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erma | 1,959 | $96,885 | $409,900 | $1,530 |
| Lower | 21,956 | $84,962 | $364,900 | $1,386 |
| Rio Grande | 3,485 | $76,250 | $317,400 | $1,305 |
| Villas | 9,735 | $80,974 | $301,600 | $1,719 |
| Diamond Beach | 350 | $125,357 | $696,700 | — |
| North Cape May | 3,731 | $86,962 | $393,300 | $1,709 |
| Wildwood Crest | 3,077 | $69,089 | $590,900 | $957 |
| West Wildwood | 588 | $74,432 | $400,800 | $1,225 |
| Cape May | 2,767 | $62,576 | $863,900 | $1,013 |
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What is the median household income in Erma, NJ?
The median household income in Erma is $96,885, 6% 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 Erma?
The median home value in Erma is $409,900, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Erma?
The median gross rent in Erma is $1,530 per month, about 19.7% of household income.
Is Erma, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 8.3%.
What is the median age in Erma?
The median age in Erma is 44.8 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Erma?
The average commute to work in Erma is 22 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Erma?
The unemployment rate in Erma is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Erma?
35.1% of adults in Erma 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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