Living in North Middletown, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Middletown · Census data 2020–2024
North Middletown has 3,035 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $116,210 (12% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $357,100, the median rent is $2,186/month.
North Middletown at a glance
- Population
- 3,035
- Median age
- 37.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $116,210State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $357,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,186/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 74.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is North Middletown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 10.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Middletown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Middletown the median home value is $357,100, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,186 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,316 a month in housing costs.
North Middletown median household income
The median household income in North Middletown is $116,210 and the income per person is $50,465. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in North Middletown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,169
- Owner-occupied
- 74.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.2%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.81
North Middletown demographics
- Population
- 3,035
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 8.1%
- Households
- 1,080
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Middletown ›
Education in North Middletown
21.1% of adults 25 and older in North Middletown have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Middletown
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 12%
- Drive alone
- 86.8%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
North Middletown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Middletown | 3,035 | $116,210 | $357,100 | $2,186 |
| Port Monmouth | 3,046 | $104,135 | $451,300 | $1,156 |
| Keansburg | 9,719 | $81,428 | $311,800 | $1,679 |
| Belford | 1,636 | $113,359 | $514,000 | $1,458 |
| Union Beach | 5,707 | $119,250 | $460,900 | $2,567 |
| Hazlet | 20,470 | $122,020 | $465,900 | $1,400 |
| Leonardo | 2,493 | $138,125 | $450,700 | $1,694 |
| Middletown | 66,883 | $141,810 | $608,300 | $1,532 |
| Keyport | 7,171 | $82,321 | $417,100 | $1,458 |
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What is the median household income in North Middletown, NJ?
The median household income in North Middletown is $116,210, 12% 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 North Middletown?
The median home value in North Middletown is $357,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in North Middletown?
The median gross rent in North Middletown is $2,186 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is North Middletown, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 10.7%.
What is the median age in North Middletown?
The median age in North Middletown is 37.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in North Middletown?
The average commute to work in North Middletown is 27 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Middletown?
The unemployment rate in North Middletown is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Middletown?
21.1% of adults in North Middletown 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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