Living in Marksboro, New Jersey

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marksboro · Census data 2020–2024

Marksboro has 193 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $141,563 (37% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $463,900.

Marksboro is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Marksboro at a glance

Population
193
Median age
38.3State: 40.1
Median household income
$141,563State: $103,556
Median home value
$463,900State: $454,400
Homeowners
89%
Bachelor's degree or higher
51.8%
Average commute
34 min

Is Marksboro a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the New Jersey median.

Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Marksboro

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marksboro the median home value is $463,900, 39% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,300 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Marksboro$463,900
New Jersey$454,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

New Jersey$1,720
United States$1,413

Marksboro median household income

The median household income in Marksboro is $141,563 and the income per person is $101,354. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).

Median household income

Marksboro$141,563
New Jersey$103,556
United States$80,734

Housing in Marksboro: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
96
Owner-occupied
89%
Renter-occupied
11%
Vacant
14.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1955
Average household size
2.35

Marksboro demographics

Population
193
Median age
38.3
Under 18
24.9%
65 and older
11.9%
Households
82
Foreign-born
6.2%
Veterans
11%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White91.7%
Hispanic or Latino18.7%
Black0%
Asian6.2%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marksboro ›

Education in Marksboro

51.8% of adults 25 and older in Marksboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 24.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Marksboro51.8%
New Jersey43.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Marksboro

Unemployment rate
0%State: 6.3%
Average commute
34 minState: 31 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
85.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
74.4%

Marksboro vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Marksboro193$141,563$463,900—
Frelinghuysen2,137$122,727$455,500$1,683
Johnsonburg406$103,056$482,000—
Silver Lake284$107,083$293,200—
Blairstown5,741$124,231$406,300$1,694
Green3,657$141,875$472,200$1,648
Fredon3,281$142,903$457,600$1,205
Allamuchy5,427$131,626$378,400$1,929
Panther Valley4,553$131,169$369,900$2,008

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Living in Marksboro: FAQ

What is the median household income in Marksboro, NJ?

The median household income in Marksboro is $141,563, 37% 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 Marksboro?

The median home value in Marksboro is $463,900, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.

Is Marksboro, NJ a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the New Jersey median. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.

What is the median age in Marksboro?

The median age in Marksboro is 38.3 years (New Jersey: 40.1).

How long is the commute in Marksboro?

The average commute to work in Marksboro is 34 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Marksboro?

The unemployment rate in Marksboro is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Marksboro?

51.8% of adults in Marksboro 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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