Living in Green Knoll, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Green Knoll · Census data 2020–2024
Green Knoll has 6,789 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median household income is $165,227 (60% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $597,100, the median rent is $1,448/month.
Green Knoll at a glance
- Population
- 6,789
- Median age
- 44.5State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $165,227State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $597,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,448/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 78.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Green Knoll a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 60% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Home values 31% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Green Knoll
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Green Knoll the median home value is $597,100, 79% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,448 per month, which is 33.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,310 a month in housing costs.
Green Knoll median household income
The median household income in Green Knoll is $165,227 and the income per person is $67,008. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Green Knoll: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,495
- Owner-occupied
- 78.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.2%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.74
Green Knoll demographics
- Population
- 6,789
- Median age
- 44.5
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 2,368
- Foreign-born
- 19.4%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Green Knoll ›
Education in Green Knoll
58% of adults 25 and older in Green Knoll have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 21.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Green Knoll
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 28.9%
- Drive alone
- 60.5%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Green Knoll vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Knoll | 6,789 | $165,227 | $597,100 | $1,448 |
| Bridgewater | 46,268 | $172,851 | $605,500 | $2,176 |
| Bridgewater Center | 6,505 | $205,595 | $703,700 | $2,662 |
| Martinsville | 11,559 | $205,000 | $720,400 | $2,171 |
| Somerville | 13,410 | $103,760 | $435,700 | $1,802 |
| Pluckemin | 489 | $54,175 | $567,300 | — |
| Raritan | 8,368 | $107,672 | $456,900 | $2,112 |
| The Hills | 10,785 | $154,564 | $577,000 | $2,376 |
| Bradley Gardens | 14,165 | $177,849 | $546,300 | $2,670 |
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What is the median household income in Green Knoll, NJ?
The median household income in Green Knoll is $165,227, 60% higher 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 Green Knoll?
The median home value in Green Knoll is $597,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Green Knoll?
The median gross rent in Green Knoll is $1,448 per month, about 33.9% of household income.
Is Green Knoll, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 60% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: home values 31% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Green Knoll?
The median age in Green Knoll is 44.5 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Green Knoll?
The average commute to work in Green Knoll is 29 minutes; 28.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Green Knoll?
The unemployment rate in Green Knoll is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Green Knoll?
58% of adults in Green Knoll 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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