Living in West Amwell, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Amwell · Census data 2020–2024
West Amwell has 3,027 residents with a median age of 51.3. The median household income is $151,250 (46% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $596,900, the median rent is $2,217/month.
West Amwell at a glance
- Population
- 3,027
- Median age
- 51.3State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $151,250State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $596,900State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,217/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 88.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is West Amwell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 46% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 2.4%.
Cons: Home values 31% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Amwell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Amwell the median home value is $596,900, 79% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,217 per month, which is 24.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,213 a month in housing costs.
West Amwell median household income
The median household income in West Amwell is $151,250 and the income per person is $82,246. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in West Amwell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,222
- Owner-occupied
- 88.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.5%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.64
West Amwell demographics
- Population
- 3,027
- Median age
- 51.3
- Under 18
- 14.9%
- 65 and older
- 22.9%
- Households
- 1,148
- Foreign-born
- 9.3%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Amwell ›
Education in West Amwell
47.7% of adults 25 and older in West Amwell have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 22.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Amwell
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 22.8%
- Drive alone
- 69.9%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
West Amwell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Amwell | 3,027 | $151,250 | $596,900 | $2,217 |
| Lambertville | 4,153 | $109,733 | $562,300 | $1,438 |
| Ringoes | 934 | $84,545 | $396,700 | $1,837 |
| New Hope | 2,622 | $175,156 | $716,200 | $2,000 |
| Stockton | 446 | $104,000 | $441,700 | $1,592 |
| Titusville | 501 | $120,234 | $341,200 | — |
| East Amwell | 3,940 | $152,361 | $503,900 | $1,879 |
| Delaware | 4,577 | $194,219 | $637,700 | — |
| Washington Crossing | 536 | $186,458 | $427,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Amwell, NJ?
The median household income in West Amwell is $151,250, 46% 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 West Amwell?
The median home value in West Amwell is $596,900, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in West Amwell?
The median gross rent in West Amwell is $2,217 per month, about 24.2% of household income.
Is West Amwell, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 46% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 2.4%. Minuses: home values 31% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Amwell?
The median age in West Amwell is 51.3 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in West Amwell?
The average commute to work in West Amwell is 26 minutes; 22.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Amwell?
The unemployment rate in West Amwell is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Amwell?
47.7% of adults in West Amwell 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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