Living in Wanamassa, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wanamassa · Census data 2020–2024
Wanamassa has 4,279 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $140,972 (36% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $570,100, the median rent is $2,066/month.
Wanamassa at a glance
- Population
- 4,279
- Median age
- 43.3State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $140,972State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $570,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,066/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 84.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Wanamassa a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 36% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
Cons: Home values 25% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wanamassa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wanamassa the median home value is $570,100, 71% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,066 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,853 a month in housing costs.
Wanamassa median household income
The median household income in Wanamassa is $140,972 and the income per person is $58,040. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Wanamassa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,686
- Owner-occupied
- 84.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.8%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.64
Wanamassa demographics
- Population
- 4,279
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.6%
- Households
- 1,617
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wanamassa ›
Education in Wanamassa
64.8% of adults 25 and older in Wanamassa have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 26.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wanamassa
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 26.3%
- Drive alone
- 65.1%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Wanamassa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanamassa | 4,279 | $140,972 | $570,100 | $2,066 |
| Interlaken | 939 | $199,167 | $1,058,200 | $2,750 |
| Ocean | 27,896 | $108,626 | $678,300 | $1,530 |
| Asbury Park | 15,295 | $75,544 | $581,100 | $1,722 |
| Allenhurst | 376 | $99,375 | $1,152,800 | $1,602 |
| Loch Arbour | 185 | $118,750 | $1,375,000 | — |
| Oakhurst | 3,538 | $145,893 | $718,900 | $3,305 |
| Deal | 686 | $113,854 | $1,642,000 | $1,981 |
| Neptune | 28,265 | $101,017 | $455,900 | $1,876 |
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What is the median household income in Wanamassa, NJ?
The median household income in Wanamassa is $140,972, 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 Wanamassa?
The median home value in Wanamassa is $570,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Wanamassa?
The median gross rent in Wanamassa is $2,066 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Wanamassa, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 36% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 8.4%. Minuses: home values 25% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Wanamassa?
The median age in Wanamassa is 43.3 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Wanamassa?
The average commute to work in Wanamassa is 28 minutes; 26.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wanamassa?
The unemployment rate in Wanamassa is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wanamassa?
64.8% of adults in Wanamassa 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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