Living in Heathcote, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Heathcote · Census data 2020–2024
Heathcote has 7,717 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $141,295 (36% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $567,500, the median rent is $1,623/month.
Heathcote at a glance
- Population
- 7,717
- Median age
- 41.4State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $141,295State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $567,500State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,623/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 79.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 73.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Heathcote a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 36% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
Cons: Home values 25% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Heathcote
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Heathcote the median home value is $567,500, 71% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,623 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,585 a month in housing costs.
Heathcote median household income
The median household income in Heathcote is $141,295 and the income per person is $62,939. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Heathcote: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,811
- Owner-occupied
- 79.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.8%
- Vacant
- 0.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.74
Heathcote demographics
- Population
- 7,717
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 2,797
- Foreign-born
- 50.1%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Heathcote ›
Education in Heathcote
73.6% of adults 25 and older in Heathcote have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 34.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Heathcote
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 35.4%
- Drive alone
- 46.1%
- Public transit
- 4.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Heathcote vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathcote | 7,717 | $141,295 | $567,500 | $1,623 |
| Monmouth Junction | 9,141 | $133,585 | $552,900 | $1,935 |
| Kendall Park | 10,011 | $165,958 | $590,300 | $1,928 |
| Kingston | 1,670 | $110,813 | $475,900 | $1,765 |
| Ten Mile Run | 2,492 | $162,868 | $710,200 | — |
| East Rocky Hill | 235 | $211,731 | $844,800 | — |
| South Brunswick | 47,137 | $150,933 | $582,700 | $1,935 |
| Rocky Hill | 819 | $148,056 | $597,200 | $1,799 |
| Deans | 1,154 | $248,875 | $790,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Heathcote, NJ?
The median household income in Heathcote is $141,295, 36% 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 Heathcote?
The median home value in Heathcote is $567,500, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Heathcote?
The median gross rent in Heathcote is $1,623 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Heathcote, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 36% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 3.4%. Minuses: home values 25% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Heathcote?
The median age in Heathcote is 41.4 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Heathcote?
The average commute to work in Heathcote is 31 minutes; 35.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Heathcote?
The unemployment rate in Heathcote is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Heathcote?
73.6% of adults in Heathcote 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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