Living in Knowlton, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Knowlton · Census data 2020–2024
Knowlton has 2,919 residents with a median age of 49.9. The median household income is $97,734 (6% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $345,400, the median rent is $1,833/month.
Knowlton at a glance
- Population
- 2,919
- Median age
- 49.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $97,734State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $345,400State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,833/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 88%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.3%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Knowlton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Knowlton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Knowlton the median home value is $345,400, 4% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,833 per month, which is 21.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,244 a month in housing costs.
Knowlton median household income
The median household income in Knowlton is $97,734 and the income per person is $49,101. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Knowlton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,207
- Owner-occupied
- 88%
- Renter-occupied
- 12%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.46
Knowlton demographics
- Population
- 2,919
- Median age
- 49.9
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.8%
- Households
- 1,163
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Knowlton ›
Education in Knowlton
28.3% of adults 25 and older in Knowlton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Knowlton
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Knowlton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowlton | 2,919 | $97,734 | $345,400 | $1,833 |
| Columbia | 174 | $74,125 | $334,800 | — |
| Portland | 546 | $52,679 | $266,900 | $1,217 |
| Hainesburg | 239 | $105,188 | $406,300 | $2,135 |
| Delaware | 101 | $66,528 | $266,700 | — |
| Mount Bethel | 334 | $53,239 | $202,800 | $1,056 |
| Mount Hermon | 207 | $55,417 | $405,200 | — |
| Upper Mount Bethel | 6,415 | $82,009 | $321,800 | $1,028 |
| Delaware Water Gap | 738 | $95,313 | $300,000 | $1,294 |
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What is the median household income in Knowlton, NJ?
The median household income in Knowlton is $97,734, 6% 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 Knowlton?
The median home value in Knowlton is $345,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Knowlton?
The median gross rent in Knowlton is $1,833 per month, about 21.6% of household income.
Is Knowlton, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 7%.
What is the median age in Knowlton?
The median age in Knowlton is 49.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Knowlton?
The average commute to work in Knowlton is 33 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Knowlton?
The unemployment rate in Knowlton is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Knowlton?
28.3% of adults in Knowlton 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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