Living in Nutley, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nutley · Census data 2020–2024
Nutley has 30,012 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $119,734 (16% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $516,300, the median rent is $1,767/month.
Nutley at a glance
- Population
- 30,012
- Median age
- 41.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $119,734State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $516,300State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,767/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 70.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Nutley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Nutley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nutley the median home value is $516,300, 55% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,767 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,245 a month in housing costs.
Nutley median household income
The median household income in Nutley is $119,734 and the income per person is $59,183. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Nutley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,253
- Owner-occupied
- 70.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.7%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.52
Nutley demographics
- Population
- 30,012
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 11,901
- Foreign-born
- 21.1%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nutley ›
Education in Nutley
52.6% of adults 25 and older in Nutley have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 21.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nutley
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 23.3%
- Drive alone
- 59.8%
- Public transit
- 9.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Nutley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutley | 30,012 | $119,734 | $516,300 | $1,767 |
| Brookdale | 9,960 | $161,779 | $573,500 | $1,791 |
| Bloomfield | 53,793 | $103,604 | $470,800 | $1,824 |
| Belleville | 38,065 | $90,140 | $421,000 | $1,639 |
| Rutherford | 18,894 | $143,153 | $603,600 | $1,966 |
| Glen Ridge | 7,943 | $250,001 | $836,600 | $2,728 |
| Lyndhurst | 22,463 | $111,711 | $524,400 | $1,796 |
| Upper Montclair | 12,457 | $250,001 | $989,000 | $2,237 |
| North Arlington | 16,461 | $94,201 | $474,500 | $1,738 |
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What is the median household income in Nutley, NJ?
The median household income in Nutley is $119,734, 16% 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 Nutley?
The median home value in Nutley is $516,300, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Nutley?
The median gross rent in Nutley is $1,767 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Nutley, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Nutley?
The median age in Nutley is 41.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Nutley?
The average commute to work in Nutley is 31 minutes; 23.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nutley?
The unemployment rate in Nutley is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nutley?
52.6% of adults in Nutley 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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