Living in Spotswood, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Spotswood · Census data 2020–2024
Spotswood has 8,171 residents with a median age of 46. The median household income is $105,060 (about the same as the New Jersey median), the median home value is $369,900, the median rent is $1,079/month.
Spotswood at a glance
- Population
- 8,171
- Median age
- 46State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $105,060State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $369,900State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,079/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 86.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.9%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Spotswood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; home values 19% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 8.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Spotswood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Spotswood the median home value is $369,900, 11% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,079 per month, which is 34.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,735 a month in housing costs.
Spotswood median household income
The median household income in Spotswood is $105,060 and the income per person is $51,411. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Spotswood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,344
- Owner-occupied
- 86.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.8%
- Vacant
- 1.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.47
Spotswood demographics
- Population
- 8,171
- Median age
- 46
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 3,307
- Foreign-born
- 12.5%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Spotswood ›
Education in Spotswood
36.9% of adults 25 and older in Spotswood have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 12% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Spotswood
- Unemployment rate
- 8.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 17.3%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
Spotswood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotswood | 8,171 | $105,060 | $369,900 | $1,079 |
| Helmetta | 2,459 | $98,952 | $355,000 | $2,144 |
| East Brunswick | 49,945 | $143,343 | $521,900 | $2,045 |
| South River | 16,124 | $96,147 | $405,200 | $1,675 |
| Jamesburg | 5,770 | $110,972 | $367,200 | $1,957 |
| Milltown | 7,059 | $140,960 | $458,800 | $1,204 |
| Old Bridge | 68,406 | $104,587 | $461,000 | $1,538 |
| Forsgate | 2,102 | $239,097 | $692,800 | — |
| Regency at Monroe | 1,991 | $91,386 | $689,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Spotswood, NJ?
The median household income in Spotswood is $105,060, about the same as 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 Spotswood?
The median home value in Spotswood is $369,900, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Spotswood?
The median gross rent in Spotswood is $1,079 per month, about 34.3% of household income.
Is Spotswood, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; home values 19% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 8.9%.
What is the median age in Spotswood?
The median age in Spotswood is 46 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Spotswood?
The average commute to work in Spotswood is 32 minutes; 17.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Spotswood?
The unemployment rate in Spotswood is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Spotswood?
36.9% of adults in Spotswood 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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