Living in Pomona, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pomona · Census data 2020–2024
Pomona has 7,995 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $99,118 (4% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $279,000, the median rent is $1,082/month.
Pomona at a glance
- Population
- 7,995
- Median age
- 41.5State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $99,118State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $279,000State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,082/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 80.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Pomona a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 9.4%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Pomona
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pomona the median home value is $279,000, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,082 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,091 a month in housing costs.
Pomona median household income
The median household income in Pomona is $99,118 and the income per person is $36,440. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Pomona: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,543
- Owner-occupied
- 80.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.7%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 3.07
Pomona demographics
- Population
- 7,995
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.7%
- Households
- 2,478
- Foreign-born
- 31.5%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pomona ›
Education in Pomona
34.2% of adults 25 and older in Pomona have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pomona
- Unemployment rate
- 9.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Pomona vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomona | 7,995 | $99,118 | $279,000 | $1,082 |
| Cologne | 1,083 | $128,036 | $339,400 | $2,325 |
| Germania | 890 | $127,869 | $351,900 | — |
| Smithville | 9,545 | $77,579 | $279,200 | $1,507 |
| Galloway | 37,996 | $91,229 | $298,900 | $1,619 |
| Absecon | 9,170 | $73,676 | $286,300 | $1,807 |
| Absecon Highlands | 1,288 | $84,554 | $334,400 | $1,614 |
| Oceanville | 631 | $168,190 | $253,100 | — |
| McKee City | 10,731 | $68,133 | $218,100 | $1,799 |
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What is the median household income in Pomona, NJ?
The median household income in Pomona is $99,118, 4% 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 Pomona?
The median home value in Pomona is $279,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Pomona?
The median gross rent in Pomona is $1,082 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Pomona, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 9.4%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
What is the median age in Pomona?
The median age in Pomona is 41.5 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Pomona?
The average commute to work in Pomona is 25 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pomona?
The unemployment rate in Pomona is 9.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pomona?
34.2% of adults in Pomona 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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