Living in Ewing, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ewing · Census data 2020–2024
Ewing has 35,604 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $91,267 (12% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $294,400, the median rent is $1,679/month.
Ewing at a glance
- Population
- 35,604
- Median age
- 37.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $91,267State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $294,400State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,679/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 66.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Ewing a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ewing
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ewing the median home value is $294,400, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,679 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,212 a month in housing costs.
Ewing median household income
The median household income in Ewing is $91,267 and the income per person is $44,239. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Ewing: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,908
- Owner-occupied
- 66.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.1%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.28
Ewing demographics
- Population
- 35,604
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 15.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 13,978
- Foreign-born
- 15.6%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ewing ›
Education in Ewing
46.4% of adults 25 and older in Ewing have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 20.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ewing
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 71.1%
- Public transit
- 2.6%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Ewing vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ewing | 35,604 | $91,267 | $294,400 | $1,679 |
| Yardley | 2,609 | $112,500 | $480,300 | $1,404 |
| Trenton | 90,338 | $52,537 | $160,700 | $1,294 |
| Lower Makefield | 33,485 | $175,206 | $630,200 | $2,340 |
| Woodside | 2,491 | $172,206 | $697,200 | — |
| Washington Crossing | 536 | $186,458 | $427,800 | — |
| Morrisville | 9,752 | $99,526 | $292,200 | $1,044 |
| Lawrenceville | 3,924 | $122,614 | $411,900 | $2,241 |
| Pennington | 2,827 | $192,586 | $672,900 | $1,886 |
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What is the median household income in Ewing, NJ?
The median household income in Ewing is $91,267, 12% 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 Ewing?
The median home value in Ewing is $294,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Ewing?
The median gross rent in Ewing is $1,679 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Ewing, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
What is the median age in Ewing?
The median age in Ewing is 37.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Ewing?
The average commute to work in Ewing is 24 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ewing?
The unemployment rate in Ewing is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ewing?
46.4% of adults in Ewing 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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