Living in Six Mile Run, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Six Mile Run · Census data 2020–2024
Six Mile Run has 2,882 residents with a median age of 34.7. The median household income is $140,379 (36% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $480,700, the median rent is $2,145/month.
Six Mile Run at a glance
- Population
- 2,882
- Median age
- 34.7State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $140,379State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $480,700State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,145/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 68.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.6%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Six Mile Run a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 36% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 0.9%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Six Mile Run
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Six Mile Run the median home value is $480,700, 44% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,145 per month, which is 21.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,844 a month in housing costs.
Six Mile Run median household income
The median household income in Six Mile Run is $140,379 and the income per person is $74,112. 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Six Mile Run: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,363
- Owner-occupied
- 68.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.4%
- Vacant
- 10.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.35
Six Mile Run demographics
- Population
- 2,882
- Median age
- 34.7
- Under 18
- 11.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 1,224
- Foreign-born
- 48.3%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Six Mile Run ›
Education in Six Mile Run
72.6% of adults 25 and older in Six Mile Run have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 37.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Six Mile Run
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 26.8%
- Drive alone
- 61.3%
- Public transit
- 5.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Six Mile Run vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Six Mile Run | 2,882 | $140,379 | $480,700 | $2,145 |
| Franklin | 68,907 | $124,648 | $457,900 | $2,115 |
| Clyde | 129 | $108,750 | $444,400 | — |
| Franklin Park | 13,211 | $114,946 | $336,600 | $2,157 |
| Middlebush | 2,049 | $156,938 | $502,100 | — |
| Voorhees | 2,000 | $89,200 | $388,200 | $1,531 |
| North Brunswick | 44,375 | $120,764 | $431,500 | $2,117 |
| Somerset | 22,720 | $121,028 | $438,800 | $2,121 |
| Blackwells Mills | 10,301 | $250,001 | $735,000 | $3,206 |
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Six Mile Run ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Six Mile Run: FAQ
What is the median household income in Six Mile Run, NJ?
The median household income in Six Mile Run is $140,379, 36% 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 Six Mile Run?
The median home value in Six Mile Run is $480,700, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Six Mile Run?
The median gross rent in Six Mile Run is $2,145 per month, about 21.7% of household income.
Is Six Mile Run, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 36% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 0.9%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Six Mile Run?
The median age in Six Mile Run is 34.7 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Six Mile Run?
The average commute to work in Six Mile Run is 32 minutes; 26.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Six Mile Run?
The unemployment rate in Six Mile Run is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Six Mile Run?
72.6% of adults in Six Mile Run 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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