Living in Middle, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Middle · Census data 2020–2024
Middle has 20,277 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $83,508 (19% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $342,200, the median rent is $1,500/month.
Middle at a glance
- Population
- 20,277
- Median age
- 46.4State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $83,508State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $342,200State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,500/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 80.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Middle a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 12%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Middle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Middle the median home value is $342,200, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,500 per month, which is 40.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,108 a month in housing costs.
Middle median household income
The median household income in Middle is $83,508 and the income per person is $47,193. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Middle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,381
- Owner-occupied
- 80.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.3%
- Vacant
- 15.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.22
Middle demographics
- Population
- 20,277
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 24%
- Households
- 8,801
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Middle ›
Education in Middle
32.7% of adults 25 and older in Middle have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Middle
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Middle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle | 20,277 | $83,508 | $342,200 | $1,500 |
| Cape May Court House | 5,628 | $74,464 | $381,200 | $1,429 |
| Burleigh | 159 | $117,928 | — | — |
| Whitesboro | 2,766 | $95,522 | $248,700 | — |
| Goshen | 340 | $132,895 | $350,000 | — |
| Stone Harbor | 893 | $169,167 | $2,000,001 | $1,711 |
| Rio Grande | 3,485 | $76,250 | $317,400 | $1,305 |
| Avalon | 1,488 | $139,167 | $1,959,000 | $1,708 |
| South Dennis | 1,528 | $101,500 | $372,100 | $1,875 |
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What is the median household income in Middle, NJ?
The median household income in Middle is $83,508, 19% 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 Middle?
The median home value in Middle is $342,200, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Middle?
The median gross rent in Middle is $1,500 per month, about 40.8% of household income.
Is Middle, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 12%.
What is the median age in Middle?
The median age in Middle is 46.4 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Middle?
The average commute to work in Middle is 20 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Middle?
The unemployment rate in Middle is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Middle?
32.7% of adults in Middle 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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