Living in Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Phillipsburg · Census data 2020–2024
Phillipsburg has 15,299 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $68,324 (34% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $193,200, the median rent is $1,167/month.
Phillipsburg at a glance
- Population
- 15,299
- Median age
- 39.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $68,324State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $193,200State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,167/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 57.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Phillipsburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 20.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Phillipsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Phillipsburg the median home value is $193,200, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,167 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,582 a month in housing costs.
Phillipsburg median household income
The median household income in Phillipsburg is $68,324 and the income per person is $37,628. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Phillipsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,873
- Owner-occupied
- 57.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.4%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.32
Phillipsburg demographics
- Population
- 15,299
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 6,556
- Foreign-born
- 8%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Phillipsburg ›
Education in Phillipsburg
24.6% of adults 25 and older in Phillipsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Phillipsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Drive alone
- 78%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 82%
Phillipsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg | 15,299 | $68,324 | $193,200 | $1,167 |
| Delaware Park | 374 | $121,552 | $279,500 | — |
| Upper Pohatcong | 1,876 | $103,444 | $280,300 | $1,606 |
| Lopatcong Overlook | 453 | $73,299 | $254,600 | — |
| Lopatcong | 9,321 | $91,114 | $358,400 | $1,582 |
| Easton | 29,739 | $69,348 | $196,300 | $1,325 |
| Morgan Hill | 1,348 | $131,950 | $315,500 | $1,863 |
| Alpha | 2,436 | $90,333 | $261,500 | $1,362 |
| Chestnut Hill | 7,086 | $124,089 | $375,000 | $1,876 |
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What is the median household income in Phillipsburg, NJ?
The median household income in Phillipsburg is $68,324, 34% lower 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 Phillipsburg?
The median home value in Phillipsburg is $193,200, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Phillipsburg?
The median gross rent in Phillipsburg is $1,167 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is Phillipsburg, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 20.2%.
What is the median age in Phillipsburg?
The median age in Phillipsburg is 39.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Phillipsburg?
The average commute to work in Phillipsburg is 26 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Phillipsburg?
The unemployment rate in Phillipsburg is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Phillipsburg?
24.6% of adults in Phillipsburg 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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