Living in Johnsonburg, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Johnsonburg · Census data 2020–2024
Johnsonburg has 406 residents with a median age of 51.4. The median household income is $103,056 (about the same as the New Jersey median), the median home value is $482,000.
Johnsonburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Johnsonburg at a glance
- Population
- 406
- Median age
- 51.4State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $103,056State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $482,000State: $454,400
- Homeowners
- 93%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.5%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Johnsonburg a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Johnsonburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Johnsonburg the median home value is $482,000, 45% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,106 a month in housing costs.
Johnsonburg median household income
The median household income in Johnsonburg is $103,056 and the income per person is $48,058. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Johnsonburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 158
- Owner-occupied
- 93%
- Renter-occupied
- 7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.57
Johnsonburg demographics
- Population
- 406
- Median age
- 51.4
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 30.5%
- Households
- 158
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Johnsonburg ›
Education in Johnsonburg
51.5% of adults 25 and older in Johnsonburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 17.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Johnsonburg
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 88.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.5%
Johnsonburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnsonburg | 406 | $103,056 | $482,000 | — |
| Frelinghuysen | 2,137 | $122,727 | $455,500 | $1,683 |
| Marksboro | 193 | $141,563 | $463,900 | — |
| Green | 3,657 | $141,875 | $472,200 | $1,648 |
| Allamuchy | 5,427 | $131,626 | $378,400 | $1,929 |
| Panther Valley | 4,553 | $131,169 | $369,900 | $2,008 |
| Silver Lake | 284 | $107,083 | $293,200 | — |
| Fredon | 3,281 | $142,903 | $457,600 | $1,205 |
| Independence | 5,536 | $92,243 | $390,100 | $1,603 |
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What is the median household income in Johnsonburg, NJ?
The median household income in Johnsonburg is $103,056, about the same as 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 Johnsonburg?
The median home value in Johnsonburg is $482,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
Is Johnsonburg, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Johnsonburg?
The median age in Johnsonburg is 51.4 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Johnsonburg?
The average commute to work in Johnsonburg is 32 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Johnsonburg?
The unemployment rate in Johnsonburg is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Johnsonburg?
51.5% of adults in Johnsonburg 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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