Living in Secaucus, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Secaucus · Census data 2020–2024
Secaucus has 21,778 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $139,821 (35% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $571,900, the median rent is $2,391/month.
Secaucus at a glance
- Population
- 21,778
- Median age
- 38.4State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $139,821State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $571,900State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,391/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 50.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.1%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Secaucus a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Secaucus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Secaucus the median home value is $571,900, 72% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,391 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,314 a month in housing costs.
Secaucus median household income
The median household income in Secaucus is $139,821 and the income per person is $68,437. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Secaucus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,286
- Owner-occupied
- 50.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.4%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.44
Secaucus demographics
- Population
- 21,778
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 8,704
- Foreign-born
- 43.3%
- Veterans
- 1.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Secaucus ›
Education in Secaucus
63.1% of adults 25 and older in Secaucus have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 28.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Secaucus
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 24.9%
- Drive alone
- 45.6%
- Public transit
- 19.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Secaucus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secaucus | 21,778 | $139,821 | $571,900 | $2,391 |
| Union City | 66,463 | $64,310 | $471,600 | $1,537 |
| North Bergen | 61,250 | $78,911 | $473,500 | $1,781 |
| East Rutherford | 10,313 | $97,993 | $458,100 | $1,952 |
| Lyndhurst | 22,463 | $111,711 | $524,400 | $1,796 |
| Weehawken | 17,295 | $127,763 | $889,000 | $2,500 |
| West New York | 52,004 | $71,729 | $465,600 | $1,716 |
| North Arlington | 16,461 | $94,201 | $474,500 | $1,738 |
| Carlstadt | 6,378 | $115,444 | $595,400 | $1,645 |
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What is the median household income in Secaucus, NJ?
The median household income in Secaucus is $139,821, 35% 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 Secaucus?
The median home value in Secaucus is $571,900, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Secaucus?
The median gross rent in Secaucus is $2,391 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Secaucus, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Secaucus?
The median age in Secaucus is 38.4 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Secaucus?
The average commute to work in Secaucus is 33 minutes; 24.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Secaucus?
The unemployment rate in Secaucus is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Secaucus?
63.1% of adults in Secaucus 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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