Audubon, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Audubon is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 8,699. Residents earn $116,900 per year, which is 56% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
8,699 Population 5,878/sq mi density
$116,900 Median Income $50,086 per capita
$288,500 Home Value $365,325 Zillow
$1,211 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
91 Violent Crime/100K 3,943 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$116,900 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$288,500 home value, $1,211/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
91 violent crimes/100K (76% below avg)
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $116,900
56% higher than US avg
Home Value $288,500
2% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 91/100K
76% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 47.2%
40% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,211
4% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.1%
14% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.0%
92% lower than US avg

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

People

Population8,699
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density5,878/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A+
Median Income$116,900
Per Capita$50,086
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$19,111M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$288,500
Rent$1,211
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$365,325

Crime

F
Violent91/100K
Property3,943/100K
Murder11.4/100K
Assault46/100K
Burglary410/100K

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.9%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation56 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.2%
High School+96.9%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute26 min
Libraries16

Is Audubon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Audubon receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Audubon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Audubon is $116,900, which is significantly higher than the national average — 56% above $75,149. This places Audubon among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Audubon is $288,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,211 per month. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Audubon is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 91 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,943 per 100,000, 101% above the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 47.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Audubon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Audubon has a population of 8,699 with a density of 5,878 people per square mile. The median age is 38.7 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.9%), with 2.1% Black.

Population

8,699
Total Population
5,878
People / sq mi
38.7yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Audubon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.4%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.6%
58% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Audubon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Audubon is $116,900, which is 56% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Audubon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$116,900
56% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,086
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
IRS Avg AGI$90,010

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.0%
92% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,389
County GDP$19,111M

Business (County)

Restaurants585
Healthcare828
Retail887
Manufacturing233

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,977
156% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.11%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.1 min
Work from Home17.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Audubon is $288,500, 2% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,211 (4% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $365,325.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$288,500
2% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$365,325
Median List Price$407,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$407,000
$/Sq Ft$345
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops30.0%
Inventory10

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,211
4% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,729

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-Occupied75.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,977
156% above US avg
Effective Rate3.11%
In Audubon, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.9% report depression. 19.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes7.3%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure26.5%
Asthma9.6%
COPD4.4%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.0%
Physical Inactivity19.3%
Depression19.9%
Mental Distress16.6%
Physical Distress11.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.7%
Checkup Rate75.1%
Premature Death7,587/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access85.4%
Healthcare Facilities828
Audubon has a violent crime rate of 91 per 100,000 residents, 76% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,943 per 100,000 (101% above US avg). The murder rate is 11.4 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent91.2/100K
76% below US avg
Murder11.4/100K
81% above US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery34.2/100K
Assault45.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,943.5/100K
101% above US avg
Burglary410.3/100K
Theft3,533.2/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)39

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Audubon has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.1 inches
27% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density5,878/sq mi
Coordinates39.8901°N, 75.0724°W
County FIPS34015
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 47.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 2.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.6%
D 47.8%

Winner: Republican by 2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+47.2%
40% above US avg
High School+96.9%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (4.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density5,878/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities828
Restaurants585
Retail Stores887

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)39
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.1 min
Work from Home17.9%

Nearby Cities

Compare Audubon with another city: