Living in Southampton, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Southampton · Census data 2020–2024
Southampton has 10,372 residents with a median age of 54. The median household income is $97,995 (5% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $314,400, the median rent is $1,755/month.
Southampton at a glance
- Population
- 10,372
- Median age
- 54State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $97,995State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $314,400State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,755/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 96.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.2%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Southampton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 9.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Southampton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Southampton the median home value is $314,400, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,755 per month, which is 38% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,350 a month in housing costs.
Southampton median household income
The median household income in Southampton is $97,995 and the income per person is $54,265. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Southampton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,680
- Owner-occupied
- 96.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.4%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.36
Southampton demographics
- Population
- 10,372
- Median age
- 54
- Under 18
- 16.8%
- 65 and older
- 32.5%
- Households
- 4,386
- Foreign-born
- 8%
- Veterans
- 11.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Southampton ›
Education in Southampton
32.2% of adults 25 and older in Southampton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Southampton
- Unemployment rate
- 9.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Southampton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 10,372 | $97,995 | $314,400 | $1,755 |
| Leisuretowne | 3,564 | $55,357 | $246,400 | $1,689 |
| Vincentown | 531 | $105,547 | $271,500 | $3,119 |
| Pemberton Heights | 2,619 | $75,512 | $237,400 | $1,071 |
| Pemberton | 1,312 | $90,899 | $323,200 | $1,334 |
| Lumberton | 12,882 | $113,440 | $432,100 | $1,664 |
| Eastampton | 6,352 | $110,000 | $392,400 | $2,183 |
| Medford Lakes | 4,297 | $141,188 | $402,900 | $2,211 |
| Mount Holly | 10,056 | $82,798 | $274,700 | $1,605 |
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What is the median household income in Southampton, NJ?
The median household income in Southampton is $97,995, 5% lower 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 Southampton?
The median home value in Southampton is $314,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Southampton?
The median gross rent in Southampton is $1,755 per month, about 38% of household income.
Is Southampton, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 9.1%.
What is the median age in Southampton?
The median age in Southampton is 54 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Southampton?
The average commute to work in Southampton is 32 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Southampton?
The unemployment rate in Southampton is 9.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Southampton?
32.2% of adults in Southampton 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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