Living in Marmora, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marmora · Census data 2020–2024
Marmora has 2,039 residents with a median age of 58.8. The median household income is $105,536 (about the same as the New Jersey median), the median home value is $438,400, the median rent is $1,875/month.
Marmora at a glance
- Population
- 2,039
- Median age
- 58.8State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $105,536State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $438,400State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,875/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 88.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Marmora a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Marmora
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marmora the median home value is $438,400, 32% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,875 per month, which is 38.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,114 a month in housing costs.
Marmora median household income
The median household income in Marmora is $105,536 and the income per person is $55,921. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Marmora: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,468
- Owner-occupied
- 88.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.8%
- Vacant
- 33.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.07
33.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Marmora has many vacation and second homes.
Marmora demographics
- Population
- 2,039
- Median age
- 58.8
- Under 18
- 15%
- 65 and older
- 38.2%
- Households
- 981
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marmora ›
Education in Marmora
41.9% of adults 25 and older in Marmora have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 19.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marmora
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 84.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Marmora vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marmora | 2,039 | $105,536 | $438,400 | $1,875 |
| Palermo | 2,696 | $101,005 | $395,400 | — |
| Ocean City | 11,261 | $101,782 | $840,500 | $1,683 |
| Upper | 12,525 | $111,991 | $411,500 | $1,843 |
| Corbin City | 662 | $84,609 | $224,400 | $1,307 |
| Strathmere | 266 | $108,953 | $1,089,300 | — |
| Seaville | 2,589 | $139,444 | $461,300 | $2,069 |
| Somers Point | 10,515 | $71,062 | $309,200 | $1,383 |
| Tuckahoe | 175 | $138,750 | $287,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Marmora, NJ?
The median household income in Marmora is $105,536, 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 Marmora?
The median home value in Marmora is $438,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Marmora?
The median gross rent in Marmora is $1,875 per month, about 38.8% of household income.
Is Marmora, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
What is the median age in Marmora?
The median age in Marmora is 58.8 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Marmora?
The average commute to work in Marmora is 23 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marmora?
The unemployment rate in Marmora is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marmora?
41.9% of adults in Marmora 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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