Living in National Park, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of National Park · Census data 2020–2024
National Park has 3,044 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $82,838 (20% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $219,500, the median rent is $1,355/month.
National Park at a glance
- Population
- 3,044
- Median age
- 41State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $82,838State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $219,500State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,355/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 86.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.4%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is National Park a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the New Jersey median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in National Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In National Park the median home value is $219,500, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,355 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,995 a month in housing costs.
National Park median household income
The median household income in National Park is $82,838 and the income per person is $36,054. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in National Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,059
- Owner-occupied
- 86.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.8%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.95
National Park demographics
- Population
- 3,044
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 1,028
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of National Park ›
Education in National Park
14.4% of adults 25 and older in National Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in National Park
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 4.8%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
National Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Park | 3,044 | $82,838 | $219,500 | $1,355 |
| Thorofare | 2,348 | $88,438 | $282,600 | $1,915 |
| West Deptford | 22,416 | $93,895 | $294,200 | $1,511 |
| Woodbury | 10,042 | $77,028 | $222,700 | $990 |
| Westville | 4,310 | $70,639 | $196,000 | $1,171 |
| Tinicum | 3,980 | $53,451 | $207,400 | $1,351 |
| Paulsboro | 6,248 | $64,239 | $202,700 | $976 |
| Brooklawn | 1,780 | $59,063 | $159,200 | $1,392 |
| Gloucester City | 11,509 | $64,938 | $190,700 | $1,484 |
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What is the median household income in National Park, NJ?
The median household income in National Park is $82,838, 20% 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 National Park?
The median home value in National Park is $219,500, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in National Park?
The median gross rent in National Park is $1,355 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is National Park, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the New Jersey median.
What is the median age in National Park?
The median age in National Park is 41 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in National Park?
The average commute to work in National Park is 30 minutes; 10.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in National Park?
The unemployment rate in National Park is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is National Park?
14.4% of adults in National Park 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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