Alloway, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Alloway is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,473. Residents earn $138,260 per year, which is 84% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,473 Population 215/sq mi density
$138,260 Median Income $51,647 per capita
$282,500 Home Value $283,168 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$138,260 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$282,500 home value
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $138,260
84% higher than US avg
Home Value $282,500
0% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.8%
23% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.8%
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Alloway Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,473
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density215/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A+
Median Income$138,260
Per Capita$51,647
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,363M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$282,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$283,168

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.5%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation33 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute36 min
Libraries4

Is Alloway a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Alloway receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Alloway stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Alloway is $138,260, which is significantly higher than the national average — 84% above $75,149. This places Alloway among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Alloway is $282,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

25.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Alloway enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches, including 13.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Alloway has a population of 1,473 with a density of 215 people per square mile. The median age is 50.5 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.6%), with 2.1% Black.

Population

1,473
Total Population
215
People / sq mi
50.5yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
6.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Alloway vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Alloway vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Alloway is $138,260, which is 84% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Alloway vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$138,260
84% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,647
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299
IRS Avg AGI$71,530

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,492
County GDP$7,363M

Business (County)

Restaurants115
Healthcare143
Retail159
Manufacturing39

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,555
144% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.03%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.2 min
Work from Home7.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Alloway is $282,500, 0% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $283,168.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$282,500
0% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$283,168

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied98.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,555
144% above US avg
Effective Rate3.03%
In Alloway, 28.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.5% report depression. 19.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Alloway vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.8%
10% below US avg
Diabetes7.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure27.8%
Asthma9.6%
COPD4.4%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.7%
Physical Inactivity19.2%
Depression19.5%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress10.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.9%
Checkup Rate75.2%
Premature Death11,685/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access66.7%
Healthcare Facilities143

Crime Rates: Alloway vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Alloway has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.6 inches
23% above US avg
Snowfall13.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.7 km²)
Population Density215/sq mi
Coordinates39.5616°N, 75.3453°W
County FIPS34033
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 25.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.8%
D 39.6%

Winner: Republican by 19.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.8%
23% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score6.24
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density215/sq mi
Total Area6.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities143
Restaurants115
Retail Stores159

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.2 min
Work from Home7.4%

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