Living in Fort Dix, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Dix · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Dix has 7,984 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $92,303 (11% lower than the New Jersey median), the median rent is $2,466/month.
Fort Dix at a glance
- Population
- 7,984
- Median age
- 36.2State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $92,303State: $103,556
- Median rent
- $2,466/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 0.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.4%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Fort Dix a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 12%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Fort Dix
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Dix the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $2,466 per month, which is 35.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Fort Dix median household income
The median household income in Fort Dix is $92,303 and the income per person is $15,935. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Fort Dix: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,037
- Owner-occupied
- 0.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 99.7%
- Vacant
- 23.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 3.53
Fort Dix demographics
- Population
- 7,984
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 3%
- Households
- 789
- Foreign-born
- 14.6%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Dix ›
Education in Fort Dix
13.4% of adults 25 and older in Fort Dix have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Dix
- Unemployment rate
- 12%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 72.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.8%
Fort Dix vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Dix | 7,984 | $92,303 | — | $2,466 |
| Wrightstown | 448 | $49,500 | $256,300 | $1,270 |
| McGuire AFB | 4,400 | $74,071 | — | $2,541 |
| New Hanover | 7,231 | $107,292 | $360,200 | $2,985 |
| Browns Mills | 9,672 | $75,867 | $231,600 | $1,220 |
| Juliustown | 313 | $170,895 | $577,500 | $1,462 |
| Cookstown | 646 | $107,083 | $380,500 | — |
| Pemberton | 1,312 | $90,899 | $323,200 | $1,334 |
| Pemberton Heights | 2,619 | $75,512 | $237,400 | $1,071 |
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What is the median household income in Fort Dix, NJ?
The median household income in Fort Dix is $92,303, 11% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Fort Dix?
The median gross rent in Fort Dix is $2,466 per month, about 35.3% of household income.
Is Fort Dix, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 12%.
What is the median age in Fort Dix?
The median age in Fort Dix is 36.2 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Fort Dix?
The average commute to work in Fort Dix is 15 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Dix?
The unemployment rate in Fort Dix is 12% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Dix?
13.4% of adults in Fort Dix 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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