Living in Fairton, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fairton · Census data 2020–2024
Fairton has 930 residents with a median age of 33.2. The median household income is $57,778 (44% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $162,500, the median rent is $1,629/month.
Fairton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fairton at a glance
- Population
- 930
- Median age
- 33.2State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $57,778State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $162,500State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,629/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 71.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Fairton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 13.4%; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Fairton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fairton the median home value is $162,500, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,629 per month, which is 48.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,786 a month in housing costs.
Fairton median household income
The median household income in Fairton is $57,778 and the income per person is $32,066. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Fairton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 449
- Owner-occupied
- 71.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.7%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.36
Fairton demographics
- Population
- 930
- Median age
- 33.2
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 394
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 13.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fairton ›
Education in Fairton
9.7% of adults 25 and older in Fairton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fairton
- Unemployment rate
- 13.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 2.7%
- Drive alone
- 89.5%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 82%
Fairton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairton | 930 | $57,778 | $162,500 | $1,629 |
| Fairfield | 5,422 | $60,929 | $185,200 | $1,338 |
| Cedarville | 661 | $69,167 | $174,500 | $1,372 |
| Lawrence | 3,087 | $85,515 | $229,500 | $1,300 |
| Gouldtown | 1,546 | $55,789 | $184,800 | $1,233 |
| Centre Grove | 1,339 | $74,813 | $227,300 | — |
| Bridgeton | 27,001 | $55,781 | $145,500 | $1,340 |
| West Park | 1,079 | $72,813 | $217,800 | $1,269 |
| Sunset Lake | 1,194 | $78,555 | $317,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Fairton, NJ?
The median household income in Fairton is $57,778, 44% 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 Fairton?
The median home value in Fairton is $162,500, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Fairton?
The median gross rent in Fairton is $1,629 per month, about 48.9% of household income.
Is Fairton, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 13.4%; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
What is the median age in Fairton?
The median age in Fairton is 33.2 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Fairton?
The average commute to work in Fairton is 25 minutes; 2.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fairton?
The unemployment rate in Fairton is 13.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fairton?
9.7% of adults in Fairton 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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