Living in Finesville, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Finesville · Census data 2020–2024
Finesville has 301 residents with a median age of 61.5. The median household income is $68,780 (34% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $274,100, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Finesville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Finesville at a glance
- Population
- 301
- Median age
- 61.5State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $68,780State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $274,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 60.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Finesville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Finesville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Finesville the median home value is $274,100, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,750 a month in housing costs.
Finesville median household income
The median household income in Finesville is $68,780 and the income per person is $60,855. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Finesville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 229
- Owner-occupied
- 60.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.4%
- Vacant
- 23.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.72
Finesville demographics
- Population
- 301
- Median age
- 61.5
- Under 18
- 5%
- 65 and older
- 40.5%
- Households
- 175
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Finesville ›
Education in Finesville
48% of adults 25 and older in Finesville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Finesville
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Finesville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finesville | 301 | $68,780 | $274,100 | $3,501 |
| Pohatcong | 3,266 | $103,611 | $292,500 | $1,793 |
| Raubsville | 1,092 | $90,563 | $344,600 | — |
| Riegelsville | 860 | $93,750 | $342,000 | $1,170 |
| Holland | 5,204 | $136,875 | $451,800 | $1,600 |
| Alpha | 2,436 | $90,333 | $261,500 | $1,362 |
| Williams | 6,589 | $116,250 | $358,600 | $1,936 |
| Morgan Hill | 1,348 | $131,950 | $315,500 | $1,863 |
| Upper Pohatcong | 1,876 | $103,444 | $280,300 | $1,606 |
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What is the median household income in Finesville, NJ?
The median household income in Finesville is $68,780, 34% 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 Finesville?
The median home value in Finesville is $274,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Finesville?
The median gross rent in Finesville is $3,501 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Finesville, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%.
What is the median age in Finesville?
The median age in Finesville is 61.5 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Finesville?
The average commute to work in Finesville is 35 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Finesville?
The unemployment rate in Finesville is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Finesville?
48% of adults in Finesville 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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