Living in West Windsor, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Windsor · Census data 2020–2024
West Windsor has 30,479 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $197,190 (90% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $776,400, the median rent is $2,327/month.
West Windsor at a glance
- Population
- 30,479
- Median age
- 42.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $197,190State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $776,400State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,327/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 65.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 84.4%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is West Windsor a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 90% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Home values 71% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Windsor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Windsor the median home value is $776,400, 133% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,327 per month, which is 19.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
West Windsor median household income
The median household income in West Windsor is $197,190 and the income per person is $89,703. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in West Windsor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,944
- Owner-occupied
- 65.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.8%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.64
West Windsor demographics
- Population
- 30,479
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 11,552
- Foreign-born
- 46.8%
- Veterans
- 1.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Windsor ›
Education in West Windsor
84.4% of adults 25 and older in West Windsor have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 52.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Windsor
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 40.6%
- Drive alone
- 39%
- Public transit
- 12.4%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.8%
West Windsor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Windsor | 30,479 | $197,190 | $776,400 | $2,327 |
| Princeton Junction | 2,025 | $224,732 | $709,800 | $1,661 |
| Plainsboro Center | 2,773 | $119,317 | $483,300 | $2,099 |
| Plainsboro | 24,167 | $131,638 | $683,100 | $2,037 |
| Princeton Meadows | 15,561 | $131,213 | $665,700 | $2,010 |
| Hamilton Square | 11,622 | $138,162 | $397,000 | $2,139 |
| Robbinsville Center | 3,777 | $134,388 | $526,300 | $1,824 |
| Lawrence | 32,313 | $130,142 | $439,700 | $2,020 |
| Robbinsville | 15,641 | $169,450 | $568,300 | $2,076 |
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What is the median household income in West Windsor, NJ?
The median household income in West Windsor is $197,190, 90% 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 Windsor?
The median home value in West Windsor is $776,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in West Windsor?
The median gross rent in West Windsor is $2,327 per month, about 19.8% of household income.
Is West Windsor, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 90% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: home values 71% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes.
What is the median age in West Windsor?
The median age in West Windsor is 42.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in West Windsor?
The average commute to work in West Windsor is 39 minutes; 40.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Windsor?
The unemployment rate in West Windsor is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Windsor?
84.4% of adults in West Windsor 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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