Living in Hi-Nella, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hi-Nella · Census data 2020–2024
Hi-Nella has 855 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $72,500 (30% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $262,000, the median rent is $1,591/month.
Hi-Nella is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hi-Nella at a glance
- Population
- 855
- Median age
- 40.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $72,500State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $262,000State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,591/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 40.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Hi-Nella a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 7.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hi-Nella
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hi-Nella the median home value is $262,000, 21% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,591 per month, which is 34.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,511 a month in housing costs.
Hi-Nella median household income
The median household income in Hi-Nella is $72,500 and the income per person is $38,539. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Hi-Nella: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 428
- Owner-occupied
- 40.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 59.5%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.15
Hi-Nella demographics
- Population
- 855
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 10.9%
- 65 and older
- 10.9%
- Households
- 398
- Foreign-born
- 16.8%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hi-Nella ›
Education in Hi-Nella
25.3% of adults 25 and older in Hi-Nella have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hi-Nella
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 72%
- Public transit
- 4%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Hi-Nella vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hi-Nella | 855 | $72,500 | $262,000 | $1,591 |
| Somerdale | 5,581 | $85,625 | $224,600 | $1,097 |
| Stratford | 7,018 | $98,427 | $273,800 | $1,190 |
| Laurel Springs | 2,044 | $118,750 | $279,400 | $1,181 |
| Magnolia | 4,354 | $100,511 | $238,800 | $1,427 |
| Echelon | 13,284 | $82,932 | $328,600 | $1,717 |
| Lindenwold | 21,719 | $55,954 | $173,600 | $1,323 |
| Lawnside | 3,200 | $71,607 | $240,700 | $1,073 |
| Glendora | 5,431 | $98,053 | $249,900 | $986 |
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What is the median household income in Hi-Nella, NJ?
The median household income in Hi-Nella is $72,500, 30% 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 Hi-Nella?
The median home value in Hi-Nella is $262,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Hi-Nella?
The median gross rent in Hi-Nella is $1,591 per month, about 34.7% of household income.
Is Hi-Nella, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 7.2%.
What is the median age in Hi-Nella?
The median age in Hi-Nella is 40.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Hi-Nella?
The average commute to work in Hi-Nella is 29 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hi-Nella?
The unemployment rate in Hi-Nella is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hi-Nella?
25.3% of adults in Hi-Nella 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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