Living in Readington, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Readington · Census data 2020–2024
Readington has 16,278 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $157,625 (52% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $549,100, the median rent is $1,813/month.
Readington at a glance
- Population
- 16,278
- Median age
- 48.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $157,625State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $549,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,813/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 88.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Readington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 52% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Home values 21% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Readington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Readington the median home value is $549,100, 65% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,813 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,215 a month in housing costs.
Readington median household income
The median household income in Readington is $157,625 and the income per person is $74,445. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Readington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,491
- Owner-occupied
- 88.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.5%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.54
Readington demographics
- Population
- 16,278
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 26.1%
- Households
- 6,376
- Foreign-born
- 8.7%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Readington ›
Education in Readington
58% of adults 25 and older in Readington have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 24.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Readington
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Drive alone
- 75.5%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Readington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readington | 16,278 | $157,625 | $549,100 | $1,813 |
| White House Station | 3,963 | $110,483 | $454,400 | $1,931 |
| Branchburg | 15,140 | $168,832 | $610,800 | $2,268 |
| Neshanic Station | 5,640 | $221,395 | $770,300 | $2,144 |
| Lebanon | 1,675 | $110,104 | $374,400 | $2,171 |
| Bradley Gardens | 14,165 | $177,849 | $546,300 | $2,670 |
| Flagtown | 930 | $229,612 | $689,000 | — |
| Raritan | 8,368 | $107,672 | $456,900 | $2,112 |
| Neshanic | 626 | $166,250 | $540,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Readington, NJ?
The median household income in Readington is $157,625, 52% 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 Readington?
The median home value in Readington is $549,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Readington?
The median gross rent in Readington is $1,813 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is Readington, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 52% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: home values 21% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Readington?
The median age in Readington is 48.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Readington?
The average commute to work in Readington is 30 minutes; 18.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Readington?
The unemployment rate in Readington is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Readington?
58% of adults in Readington 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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