Living in Gouldtown, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gouldtown · Census data 2020–2024
Gouldtown has 1,546 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $55,789 (46% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $184,800, the median rent is $1,233/month.
Gouldtown at a glance
- Population
- 1,546
- Median age
- 36.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $55,789State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $184,800State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,233/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 71.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Gouldtown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.1%.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 11.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Gouldtown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gouldtown the median home value is $184,800, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,233 per month, which is 30.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,480 a month in housing costs.
Gouldtown median household income
The median household income in Gouldtown is $55,789 and the income per person is $28,500. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Gouldtown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 630
- Owner-occupied
- 71.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.2%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.66
Gouldtown demographics
- Population
- 1,546
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 582
- Foreign-born
- 9.6%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gouldtown ›
Education in Gouldtown
13.1% of adults 25 and older in Gouldtown have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gouldtown
- Unemployment rate
- 11.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 70.6%
- Public transit
- 4.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
Gouldtown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gouldtown | 1,546 | $55,789 | $184,800 | $1,233 |
| Bridgeton | 27,001 | $55,781 | $145,500 | $1,340 |
| Fairton | 930 | $57,778 | $162,500 | $1,629 |
| Laurel Heights | 474 | $82,643 | $224,400 | — |
| Sunset Lake | 1,194 | $78,555 | $317,900 | — |
| Carlls Corner | 868 | $78,256 | $205,400 | $1,668 |
| Fairfield | 5,422 | $60,929 | $185,200 | $1,338 |
| West Park | 1,079 | $72,813 | $217,800 | $1,269 |
| Deerfield | 3,160 | $85,094 | $244,200 | $1,542 |
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What is the median household income in Gouldtown, NJ?
The median household income in Gouldtown is $55,789, 46% 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 Gouldtown?
The median home value in Gouldtown is $184,800, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Gouldtown?
The median gross rent in Gouldtown is $1,233 per month, about 30.6% of household income.
Is Gouldtown, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.1%. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 11.8%.
What is the median age in Gouldtown?
The median age in Gouldtown is 36.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Gouldtown?
The average commute to work in Gouldtown is 27 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gouldtown?
The unemployment rate in Gouldtown is 11.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gouldtown?
13.1% of adults in Gouldtown 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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