Living in Upper Pohatcong, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Upper Pohatcong · Census data 2020–2024
Upper Pohatcong has 1,876 residents with a median age of 38.8. The median household income is $103,444 (about the same as the New Jersey median), the median home value is $280,300, the median rent is $1,606/month.
Upper Pohatcong at a glance
- Population
- 1,876
- Median age
- 38.8State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $103,444State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $280,300State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,606/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 91.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Upper Pohatcong a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the New Jersey median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Upper Pohatcong
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Upper Pohatcong the median home value is $280,300, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,606 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,055 a month in housing costs.
Upper Pohatcong median household income
The median household income in Upper Pohatcong is $103,444 and the income per person is $43,922. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Upper Pohatcong: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 724
- Owner-occupied
- 91.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.59
Upper Pohatcong demographics
- Population
- 1,876
- Median age
- 38.8
- Under 18
- 15.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 724
- Foreign-born
- 15.8%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Upper Pohatcong ›
Education in Upper Pohatcong
18.8% of adults 25 and older in Upper Pohatcong have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Upper Pohatcong
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 84.1%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Upper Pohatcong vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Pohatcong | 1,876 | $103,444 | $280,300 | $1,606 |
| Alpha | 2,436 | $90,333 | $261,500 | $1,362 |
| Lopatcong Overlook | 453 | $73,299 | $254,600 | — |
| Phillipsburg | 15,299 | $68,324 | $193,200 | $1,167 |
| Greenwich | 5,512 | $169,079 | $474,900 | $2,411 |
| Lopatcong | 9,321 | $91,114 | $358,400 | $1,582 |
| Delaware Park | 374 | $121,552 | $279,500 | — |
| Upper Stewartsville | 128 | $250,001 | $405,600 | — |
| Morgan Hill | 1,348 | $131,950 | $315,500 | $1,863 |
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What is the median household income in Upper Pohatcong, NJ?
The median household income in Upper Pohatcong is $103,444, 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 Upper Pohatcong?
The median home value in Upper Pohatcong is $280,300, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Upper Pohatcong?
The median gross rent in Upper Pohatcong is $1,606 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Upper Pohatcong, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the New Jersey median.
What is the median age in Upper Pohatcong?
The median age in Upper Pohatcong is 38.8 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Upper Pohatcong?
The average commute to work in Upper Pohatcong is 30 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Upper Pohatcong?
The unemployment rate in Upper Pohatcong is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Upper Pohatcong?
18.8% of adults in Upper Pohatcong 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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