Living in Winfield, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Winfield · Census data 2020–2024
Winfield has 1,479 residents with a median age of 51.7. The median household income is $64,052 (38% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $283,300, the median rent is $1,111/month.
Winfield is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Winfield at a glance
- Population
- 1,479
- Median age
- 51.7State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $64,052State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $283,300State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,111/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 21.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Winfield a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 8.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Winfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Winfield the median home value is $283,300, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,111 per month, which is 19.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,318 a month in housing costs.
Winfield median household income
The median household income in Winfield is $64,052 and the income per person is $41,710. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Winfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 776
- Owner-occupied
- 21.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 78.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Average household size
- 1.91
Winfield demographics
- Population
- 1,479
- Median age
- 51.7
- Under 18
- 12%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 776
- Foreign-born
- 7.6%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Winfield ›
Education in Winfield
21.8% of adults 25 and older in Winfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Winfield
- Unemployment rate
- 8.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 3.6%
- Walk to work
- 4.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Winfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield | 1,479 | $64,052 | $283,300 | $1,111 |
| Cranford | 24,074 | $155,972 | $660,100 | $2,199 |
| Clark | 15,622 | $133,504 | $609,600 | $1,743 |
| Roselle | 22,646 | $92,762 | $379,900 | $1,567 |
| Rahway | 30,109 | $91,461 | $386,400 | $1,845 |
| Garwood | 4,885 | $110,670 | $533,300 | $1,753 |
| Roselle Park | 14,093 | $109,679 | $443,200 | $1,663 |
| Linden | 44,192 | $92,915 | $419,700 | $1,731 |
| Kenilworth | 8,401 | $118,611 | $522,200 | $2,023 |
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What is the median household income in Winfield, NJ?
The median household income in Winfield is $64,052, 38% lower 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 Winfield?
The median home value in Winfield is $283,300, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Winfield?
The median gross rent in Winfield is $1,111 per month, about 19.7% of household income.
Is Winfield, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 8.4%.
What is the median age in Winfield?
The median age in Winfield is 51.7 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Winfield?
The average commute to work in Winfield is 25 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Winfield?
The unemployment rate in Winfield is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Winfield?
21.8% of adults in Winfield 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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