Living in Moonachie, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moonachie · Census data 2020–2024
Moonachie has 3,126 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $90,260 (13% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $445,800, the median rent is $1,127/month.
Moonachie at a glance
- Population
- 3,126
- Median age
- 39.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $90,260State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $445,800State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,127/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 77.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Moonachie a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the New Jersey median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Moonachie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moonachie the median home value is $445,800, 34% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month, which is 23.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,713 a month in housing costs.
Moonachie median household income
The median household income in Moonachie is $90,260 and the income per person is $38,978. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Moonachie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,124
- Owner-occupied
- 77.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.8%
- Vacant
- 5.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.95
Moonachie demographics
- Population
- 3,126
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 1,061
- Foreign-born
- 46.3%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moonachie ›
Education in Moonachie
29.4% of adults 25 and older in Moonachie have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Moonachie
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 65.8%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 6.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Moonachie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moonachie | 3,126 | $90,260 | $445,800 | $1,127 |
| Teterboro | 136 | $24,904 | — | $1,982 |
| Carlstadt | 6,378 | $115,444 | $595,400 | $1,645 |
| Little Ferry | 10,996 | $85,750 | $429,300 | $1,783 |
| South Hackensack | 2,770 | $84,527 | $546,500 | $1,924 |
| Wood-Ridge | 10,218 | $136,108 | $566,200 | $1,878 |
| Hasbrouck Heights | 12,115 | $123,734 | $552,900 | $1,700 |
| Ridgefield Park | 13,235 | $100,718 | $496,700 | $1,731 |
| East Rutherford | 10,313 | $97,993 | $458,100 | $1,952 |
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What is the median household income in Moonachie, NJ?
The median household income in Moonachie is $90,260, 13% 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 Moonachie?
The median home value in Moonachie is $445,800, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Moonachie?
The median gross rent in Moonachie is $1,127 per month, about 23.5% of household income.
Is Moonachie, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the New Jersey median.
What is the median age in Moonachie?
The median age in Moonachie is 39.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Moonachie?
The average commute to work in Moonachie is 26 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Moonachie?
The unemployment rate in Moonachie is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Moonachie?
29.4% of adults in Moonachie 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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