Living in Newfield, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newfield · Census data 2020–2024
Newfield has 1,844 residents with a median age of 40.8. The median household income is $104,107 (about the same as the New Jersey median), the median home value is $259,400, the median rent is $1,510/month.
Newfield at a glance
- Population
- 1,844
- Median age
- 40.8State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $104,107State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $259,400State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,510/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 91.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Newfield a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Newfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newfield the median home value is $259,400, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,510 per month, which is 45.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,328 a month in housing costs.
Newfield median household income
The median household income in Newfield is $104,107 and the income per person is $43,471. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Newfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 679
- Owner-occupied
- 91.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.6%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.77
Newfield demographics
- Population
- 1,844
- Median age
- 40.8
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 663
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newfield ›
Education in Newfield
36.8% of adults 25 and older in Newfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 12.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newfield
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 81.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Newfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfield | 1,844 | $104,107 | $259,400 | $1,510 |
| Malaga | 1,693 | $107,553 | $236,300 | $1,117 |
| Franklin | 16,490 | $110,197 | $306,800 | $1,602 |
| Buena | 4,520 | $79,697 | $256,800 | $1,156 |
| Franklinville | 1,904 | $122,179 | $268,100 | $1,646 |
| Victory Lakes | 1,577 | $89,907 | $271,800 | — |
| Vineland | 61,006 | $67,860 | $240,700 | $1,233 |
| Pittsgrove | 8,854 | $92,917 | $302,500 | $1,190 |
| Collings Lakes | 1,988 | $113,061 | $217,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Newfield, NJ?
The median household income in Newfield is $104,107, about the same as 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 Newfield?
The median home value in Newfield is $259,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Newfield?
The median gross rent in Newfield is $1,510 per month, about 45.6% of household income.
Is Newfield, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
What is the median age in Newfield?
The median age in Newfield is 40.8 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Newfield?
The average commute to work in Newfield is 28 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newfield?
The unemployment rate in Newfield is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newfield?
36.8% of adults in Newfield 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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