Living in Mizpah, New Jersey

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

Mizpah has 473 residents with a median age of 33.5. The median household income is $51,350 (50% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $173,400.

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

Mizpah at a glance

Population
473
Median age
33.5State: 40.1
Median household income
$51,350State: $103,556
Median home value
$173,400State: $454,400
Homeowners
84.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%

Is Mizpah a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 27.2%; a poverty rate of 23%.

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

Cost of living in Mizpah

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mizpah the median home value is $173,400, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Mizpah$173,400
New Jersey$454,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

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

Mizpah median household income

The median household income in Mizpah is $51,350 and the income per person is $16,277. 23% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).

Median household income

Mizpah$51,350
New Jersey$103,556
United States$80,734

Housing in Mizpah: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
158
Owner-occupied
84.2%
Renter-occupied
15.8%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1957
Average household size
2.99

Mizpah demographics

Population
473
Median age
33.5
Under 18
34.9%
65 and older
36.4%
Households
158
Foreign-born
5.5%
Veterans
27.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White35.9%
Hispanic or Latino12.9%
Black42.3%
Asian0%

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

Education in Mizpah

0% of adults 25 and older in Mizpah have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Mizpah0%
New Jersey43.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Mizpah

Unemployment rate
27.2%State: 6.3%
Average commute
—State: 31 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
61.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Mizpah vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Mizpah473$51,350$173,400—
Richland639$158,271$225,300—
Buena Vista7,103$87,581$227,300—
Milmay748$61,250$295,600$1,188
East Vineland1,429$99,954$301,900—
Dorothy1,225$107,366$333,000—
Hamilton28,204$78,850$246,200$1,691
Newtonville675$81,780$220,700—
Weymouth2,675$72,459$169,700$1,300

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Living in Mizpah: FAQ

What is the median household income in Mizpah, NJ?

The median household income in Mizpah is $51,350, 50% 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 Mizpah?

The median home value in Mizpah is $173,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.

Is Mizpah, NJ a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 27.2%; a poverty rate of 23%.

What is the median age in Mizpah?

The median age in Mizpah is 33.5 years (New Jersey: 40.1).

What is the unemployment rate in Mizpah?

The unemployment rate in Mizpah is 27.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Mizpah?

0% of adults in Mizpah 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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