Living in Kingwood, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kingwood · Census data 2020–2024
Kingwood has 3,835 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $135,129 (30% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $477,100, the median rent is $1,388/month.
Kingwood at a glance
- Population
- 3,835
- Median age
- 44.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $135,129State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $477,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,388/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 89.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Kingwood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Home values 5% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Kingwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kingwood the median home value is $477,100, 43% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,388 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,965 a month in housing costs.
Kingwood median household income
The median household income in Kingwood is $135,129 and the income per person is $67,232. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Kingwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,616
- Owner-occupied
- 89.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.7%
- Vacant
- 1.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.41
Kingwood demographics
- Population
- 3,835
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 25.9%
- Households
- 1,590
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kingwood ›
Education in Kingwood
47.4% of adults 25 and older in Kingwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 20% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kingwood
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Kingwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingwood | 3,835 | $135,129 | $477,100 | $1,388 |
| Frenchtown | 1,752 | $97,917 | $383,600 | $1,761 |
| Tinicum | 3,827 | $122,125 | $613,600 | $1,468 |
| Delaware | 4,577 | $194,219 | $637,700 | — |
| Milford | 1,166 | $71,806 | $333,600 | $1,523 |
| Stockton | 446 | $104,000 | $441,700 | $1,592 |
| Bridgeton | 1,235 | $82,292 | $385,700 | $1,418 |
| Alexandria | 4,824 | $160,354 | $552,000 | — |
| Franklin | 3,283 | $161,169 | $513,300 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Kingwood, NJ?
The median household income in Kingwood is $135,129, 30% 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 Kingwood?
The median home value in Kingwood is $477,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Kingwood?
The median gross rent in Kingwood is $1,388 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Kingwood, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: home values 5% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Kingwood?
The median age in Kingwood is 44.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Kingwood?
The average commute to work in Kingwood is 29 minutes; 16.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kingwood?
The unemployment rate in Kingwood is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kingwood?
47.4% of adults in Kingwood 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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