Living in Randolph, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Randolph · Census data 2020–2024
Randolph has 26,604 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $175,000 (69% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $670,700, the median rent is $1,808/month.
Randolph at a glance
- Population
- 26,604
- Median age
- 39.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $175,000State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $670,700State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,808/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 77.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Randolph a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 69% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: Home values 48% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Randolph
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Randolph the median home value is $670,700, 102% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,808 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,711 a month in housing costs.
Randolph median household income
The median household income in Randolph is $175,000 and the income per person is $75,883. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Randolph: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,349
- Owner-occupied
- 77.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.2%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.91
Randolph demographics
- Population
- 26,604
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 9,110
- Foreign-born
- 19.8%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Randolph ›
Education in Randolph
68.1% of adults 25 and older in Randolph have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 29.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Randolph
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 26.1%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Randolph vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph | 26,604 | $175,000 | $670,700 | $1,808 |
| Mine Hill | 4,048 | $119,583 | $434,100 | $1,771 |
| Victory Gardens | 1,759 | $62,550 | $250,600 | $1,518 |
| Dover | 18,563 | $73,737 | $366,700 | $1,825 |
| Brookside | 1,465 | $250,001 | $885,100 | $3,501 |
| Kenvil | 1,722 | $85,288 | $365,600 | $2,220 |
| Wharton | 7,318 | $85,767 | $380,700 | $1,720 |
| Succasunna | 9,799 | $161,712 | $529,100 | $2,516 |
| Rockaway | 6,613 | $107,053 | $448,100 | $1,587 |
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What is the median household income in Randolph, NJ?
The median household income in Randolph is $175,000, 69% 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 Randolph?
The median home value in Randolph is $670,700, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Randolph?
The median gross rent in Randolph is $1,808 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is Randolph, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 69% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: home values 48% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Randolph?
The median age in Randolph is 39.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Randolph?
The average commute to work in Randolph is 30 minutes; 26.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Randolph?
The unemployment rate in Randolph is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Randolph?
68.1% of adults in Randolph 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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