Living in Hopelawn, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hopelawn · Census data 2020–2024
Hopelawn has 3,496 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $113,242 (9% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $372,100, the median rent is $1,272/month.
Hopelawn at a glance
- Population
- 3,496
- Median age
- 41State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $113,242State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $372,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,272/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 62.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.3%
- Average commute
- 46 min
Is Hopelawn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 46 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hopelawn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hopelawn the median home value is $372,100, 12% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,272 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,343 a month in housing costs.
Hopelawn median household income
The median household income in Hopelawn is $113,242 and the income per person is $56,215. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Hopelawn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,551
- Owner-occupied
- 62.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.25
Hopelawn demographics
- Population
- 3,496
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 14.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 1,551
- Foreign-born
- 27.3%
- Veterans
- 12%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hopelawn ›
Education in Hopelawn
26.3% of adults 25 and older in Hopelawn have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hopelawn
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 46 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Drive alone
- 72%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 4.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Hopelawn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopelawn | 3,496 | $113,242 | $372,100 | $1,272 |
| Fords | 12,771 | $115,861 | $438,000 | $1,913 |
| Perth Amboy | 55,855 | $61,977 | $370,600 | $1,688 |
| Sewaren | 3,248 | $108,948 | $429,200 | $1,387 |
| Woodbridge | 104,355 | $108,928 | $433,000 | $1,959 |
| Menlo Park Terrace | 3,062 | $110,278 | $427,400 | $1,971 |
| South Amboy | 9,989 | $91,997 | $379,700 | $1,707 |
| Iselin | 19,551 | $109,500 | $426,800 | $2,113 |
| Edison | 108,164 | $125,145 | $496,900 | $1,974 |
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What is the median household income in Hopelawn, NJ?
The median household income in Hopelawn is $113,242, 9% 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 Hopelawn?
The median home value in Hopelawn is $372,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Hopelawn?
The median gross rent in Hopelawn is $1,272 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Hopelawn, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 46 minutes.
What is the median age in Hopelawn?
The median age in Hopelawn is 41 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Hopelawn?
The average commute to work in Hopelawn is 46 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hopelawn?
The unemployment rate in Hopelawn is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hopelawn?
26.3% of adults in Hopelawn 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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