Living in Othello, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Othello · Census data 2020–2024
Othello has 132 residents with a median age of 62.8. The median home value is $270,500.
Othello is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Othello at a glance
- Population
- 132
- Median age
- 62.8State: 40.1
- Median home value
- $270,500State: $454,400
- Homeowners
- 85.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.9%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Othello a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 40 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Othello
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Othello the median home value is $270,500, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,813 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Othello: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 62
- Owner-occupied
- 85.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.13
Othello demographics
- Population
- 132
- Median age
- 62.8
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 43.9%
- Households
- 62
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Othello ›
Education in Othello
29.9% of adults 25 and older in Othello have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 14% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Othello
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 5.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.2%
Othello vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Othello | 132 | — | $270,500 | — |
| Greenwich | 731 | $83,125 | $260,200 | $1,063 |
| Roadstown | 201 | $140,500 | $218,800 | — |
| Stow Creek | 1,312 | $105,139 | $273,900 | $1,458 |
| Hopewell | 4,386 | $100,202 | $251,400 | $972 |
| Shiloh | 228 | $70,625 | $244,000 | — |
| West Park | 1,079 | $72,813 | $217,800 | $1,269 |
| Fairfield | 5,422 | $60,929 | $185,200 | $1,338 |
| Bridgeton | 27,001 | $55,781 | $145,500 | $1,340 |
More for people moving to Othello
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What is the average home price in Othello?
The median home value in Othello is $270,500, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
Is Othello, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 40 minutes.
What is the median age in Othello?
The median age in Othello is 62.8 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Othello?
The average commute to work in Othello is 40 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Othello?
The unemployment rate in Othello is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Othello?
29.9% of adults in Othello 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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