Living in Mercerville, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mercerville · Census data 2020–2024
Mercerville has 13,535 residents with a median age of 45.1. The median household income is $128,277 (24% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $358,600, the median rent is $1,621/month.
Mercerville at a glance
- Population
- 13,535
- Median age
- 45.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $128,277State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $358,600State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,621/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 84.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Mercerville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Mercerville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mercerville the median home value is $358,600, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,621 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,496 a month in housing costs.
Mercerville median household income
The median household income in Mercerville is $128,277 and the income per person is $52,335. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Mercerville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,366
- Owner-occupied
- 84.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.3%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.55
Mercerville demographics
- Population
- 13,535
- Median age
- 45.1
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 21.2%
- Households
- 5,172
- Foreign-born
- 10.5%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mercerville ›
Education in Mercerville
43.7% of adults 25 and older in Mercerville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 15% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mercerville
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 19.4%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Mercerville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercerville | 13,535 | $128,277 | $358,600 | $1,621 |
| Hamilton | 92,506 | $100,771 | $335,500 | $1,634 |
| Hamilton Square | 11,622 | $138,162 | $397,000 | $2,139 |
| White Horse | 10,507 | $105,758 | $308,200 | $2,046 |
| Robbinsville Center | 3,777 | $134,388 | $526,300 | $1,824 |
| Yardville | 6,301 | $103,274 | $360,100 | $1,661 |
| Trenton | 90,338 | $52,537 | $160,700 | $1,294 |
| Lawrence | 32,313 | $130,142 | $439,700 | $2,020 |
| Groveville | 3,100 | $112,188 | $405,600 | $1,845 |
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What is the median household income in Mercerville, NJ?
The median household income in Mercerville is $128,277, 24% 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 Mercerville?
The median home value in Mercerville is $358,600, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Mercerville?
The median gross rent in Mercerville is $1,621 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Mercerville, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
What is the median age in Mercerville?
The median age in Mercerville is 45.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Mercerville?
The average commute to work in Mercerville is 24 minutes; 19.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mercerville?
The unemployment rate in Mercerville is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mercerville?
43.7% of adults in Mercerville 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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