Living in Jamesburg, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jamesburg · Census data 2020–2024
Jamesburg has 5,770 residents with a median age of 34.7. The median household income is $110,972 (7% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $367,200, the median rent is $1,957/month.
Jamesburg at a glance
- Population
- 5,770
- Median age
- 34.7State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $110,972State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $367,200State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,957/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 72%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.5%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Jamesburg a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Jamesburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jamesburg the median home value is $367,200, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,957 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,777 a month in housing costs.
Jamesburg median household income
The median household income in Jamesburg is $110,972 and the income per person is $42,921. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Jamesburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,118
- Owner-occupied
- 72%
- Renter-occupied
- 28%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.83
Jamesburg demographics
- Population
- 5,770
- Median age
- 34.7
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 11.9%
- Households
- 2,033
- Foreign-born
- 31%
- Veterans
- 1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jamesburg ›
Education in Jamesburg
33.5% of adults 25 and older in Jamesburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jamesburg
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 24.7%
- Drive alone
- 58%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Jamesburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamesburg | 5,770 | $110,972 | $367,200 | $1,957 |
| Forsgate | 2,102 | $239,097 | $692,800 | — |
| Whittingham | 2,480 | $77,550 | $419,000 | — |
| Rossmoor | 3,350 | $64,074 | $194,300 | $1,661 |
| Monroe | 49,032 | $107,892 | $540,900 | $2,031 |
| Helmetta | 2,459 | $98,952 | $355,000 | $2,144 |
| Concordia | 2,611 | $62,206 | $327,500 | $2,130 |
| Encore at Monroe | 872 | $76,511 | $491,900 | — |
| The Ponds | 1,097 | $73,249 | $373,800 | $1,791 |
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What is the median household income in Jamesburg, NJ?
The median household income in Jamesburg is $110,972, 7% 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 Jamesburg?
The median home value in Jamesburg is $367,200, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Jamesburg?
The median gross rent in Jamesburg is $1,957 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Jamesburg, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
What is the median age in Jamesburg?
The median age in Jamesburg is 34.7 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Jamesburg?
The average commute to work in Jamesburg is 22 minutes; 24.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jamesburg?
The unemployment rate in Jamesburg is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jamesburg?
33.5% of adults in Jamesburg 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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