Living in Upper, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Upper · Census data 2020–2024
Upper has 12,525 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $111,991 (8% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $411,500, the median rent is $1,843/month.
Upper at a glance
- Population
- 12,525
- Median age
- 44.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $111,991State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $411,500State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,843/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 95.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Upper a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Upper
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Upper the median home value is $411,500, 24% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,843 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,326 a month in housing costs.
Upper median household income
The median household income in Upper is $111,991 and the income per person is $52,442. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Upper: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,619
- Owner-occupied
- 95.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.9%
- Vacant
- 20.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.38
Upper demographics
- Population
- 12,525
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 25.7%
- Households
- 5,258
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Upper ›
Education in Upper
45.5% of adults 25 and older in Upper have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 18% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Upper
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 86.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Upper vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper | 12,525 | $111,991 | $411,500 | $1,843 |
| Tuckahoe | 175 | $138,750 | $287,500 | — |
| Palermo | 2,696 | $101,005 | $395,400 | — |
| Corbin City | 662 | $84,609 | $224,400 | $1,307 |
| Marshallville | 480 | $116,563 | $282,100 | — |
| Seaville | 2,589 | $139,444 | $461,300 | $2,069 |
| Marmora | 2,039 | $105,536 | $438,400 | $1,875 |
| Ocean View | 728 | $107,344 | $376,700 | — |
| Woodbine | 2,023 | $46,078 | $218,200 | $945 |
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What is the median household income in Upper, NJ?
The median household income in Upper is $111,991, 8% 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 Upper?
The median home value in Upper is $411,500, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Upper?
The median gross rent in Upper is $1,843 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is Upper, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
What is the median age in Upper?
The median age in Upper is 44.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Upper?
The average commute to work in Upper is 24 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Upper?
The unemployment rate in Upper is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Upper?
45.5% of adults in Upper 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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