Living in Sewaren, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sewaren · Census data 2020–2024
Sewaren has 3,248 residents with a median age of 44.2. The median household income is $108,948 (5% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $429,200, the median rent is $1,387/month.
Sewaren at a glance
- Population
- 3,248
- Median age
- 44.2State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $108,948State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $429,200State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,387/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 71.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.4%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Sewaren a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Sewaren
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sewaren the median home value is $429,200, 29% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,387 per month, which is 25.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,039 a month in housing costs.
Sewaren median household income
The median household income in Sewaren is $108,948 and the income per person is $53,197. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Sewaren: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,291
- Owner-occupied
- 71.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.52
Sewaren demographics
- Population
- 3,248
- Median age
- 44.2
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 1,291
- Foreign-born
- 17.7%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sewaren ›
Education in Sewaren
32.4% of adults 25 and older in Sewaren have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 12.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sewaren
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 17.1%
- Drive alone
- 63.1%
- Public transit
- 12.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Sewaren vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sewaren | 3,248 | $108,948 | $429,200 | $1,387 |
| Perth Amboy | 55,855 | $61,977 | $370,600 | $1,688 |
| Port Reading | 3,511 | $134,479 | $435,600 | — |
| Hopelawn | 3,496 | $113,242 | $372,100 | $1,272 |
| Woodbridge | 104,355 | $108,928 | $433,000 | $1,959 |
| Avenel | 17,121 | $101,670 | $401,000 | $1,906 |
| Fords | 12,771 | $115,861 | $438,000 | $1,913 |
| Carteret | 25,496 | $96,862 | $405,800 | $2,032 |
| Menlo Park Terrace | 3,062 | $110,278 | $427,400 | $1,971 |
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What is the median household income in Sewaren, NJ?
The median household income in Sewaren is $108,948, 5% 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 Sewaren?
The median home value in Sewaren is $429,200, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Sewaren?
The median gross rent in Sewaren is $1,387 per month, about 25.4% of household income.
Is Sewaren, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Sewaren?
The median age in Sewaren is 44.2 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Sewaren?
The average commute to work in Sewaren is 35 minutes; 17.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sewaren?
The unemployment rate in Sewaren is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sewaren?
32.4% of adults in Sewaren 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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