Living in Neshanic, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Neshanic · Census data 2020–2024
Neshanic has 626 residents with a median age of 61.8. The median household income is $166,250 (61% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $540,300.
Neshanic is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Neshanic at a glance
- Population
- 626
- Median age
- 61.8State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $166,250State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $540,300State: $454,400
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.8%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Neshanic a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 61% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 19% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Neshanic
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Neshanic the median home value is $540,300, 62% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,046 a month in housing costs.
Neshanic median household income
The median household income in Neshanic is $166,250 and the income per person is $75,762. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Neshanic: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 218
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.33
Neshanic demographics
- Population
- 626
- Median age
- 61.8
- Under 18
- 11.2%
- 65 and older
- 42.5%
- Households
- 209
- Foreign-born
- 6.7%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Neshanic ›
Education in Neshanic
53.8% of adults 25 and older in Neshanic have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 16.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Neshanic
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 90.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Neshanic vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neshanic | 626 | $166,250 | $540,300 | — |
| Flagtown | 930 | $229,612 | $689,000 | — |
| Neshanic Station | 5,640 | $221,395 | $770,300 | $2,144 |
| Hillsborough | 44,091 | $154,031 | $547,600 | $2,396 |
| Branchburg | 15,140 | $168,832 | $610,800 | $2,268 |
| Belle Mead | 6,394 | $223,250 | $810,300 | $2,627 |
| Harlingen | 593 | $231,923 | $800,900 | — |
| Bradley Gardens | 14,165 | $177,849 | $546,300 | $2,670 |
| Raritan | 8,368 | $107,672 | $456,900 | $2,112 |
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What is the median household income in Neshanic, NJ?
The median household income in Neshanic is $166,250, 61% 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 Neshanic?
The median home value in Neshanic is $540,300, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
Is Neshanic, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 61% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 19% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Neshanic?
The median age in Neshanic is 61.8 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Neshanic?
The average commute to work in Neshanic is 35 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Neshanic?
The unemployment rate in Neshanic is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Neshanic?
53.8% of adults in Neshanic 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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