Barclay, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan · City

5.0 Excellent / 5.0
4,456 Population
$162,241 Median Income
$438,400 Home Value
55°F Avg Temperature
44.4 yrs Median Age
71.3% Bachelor's Degree+
5.0
Overall
4.9
Economy
5.0
Affordability
5.0
Education

People

Population4,456
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density2,684/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 89.5%

Economy

4.9/5
Median Income$162,241
Per Capita Income$70,927
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty Rate5.4%
County GDP$19,111M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$438,400
Median RentN/A
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,132

Health

Obesity23.6%
Diabetes6.4%
Depression18.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Jan / Jul33° / 77°
Rain48 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 39 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+71.3%
High School+98.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.24
Libraries (County)16

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute26 min
Work From Home30.3%
BroadbandN/A

How Barclay Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$162,241
Home Value$438,400
Poverty Rate5.4%
Bachelor's Degree+71.3%
Unemployment2.4%
Avg Temperature54.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population4,456
Population Density2,684 per sq mi
Median Age44.4 years
Male46.3%
Female53.7%
Male 46.3%
Female 53.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 89.5% Black 1.3% Hispanic 0.5% Other 8.7%
White89.5%
Black or African American1.3%
Hispanic or Latino0.5%
Asian0.0%
Other Races8.7%

Language

English Only93.9%
Spanish Speakers6.1%
English 93.9% Spanish 6.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability10.7%
Health Insurance97.6%

Income

116% above avg
Median Household Income$162,241
Per Capita Income$70,927
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,117
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$90,010

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.4%
Poverty Rate5.4%
Total Establishments (County)7,389
County GDP$19,111M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation585
Healthcare Facilities828
Retail Stores887
Manufacturing233
Total Establishments7,389

Industry Mix

Restaurants 585 Healthcare 828 Retail 887 Manufacturing 233

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$90,010
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,977

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time25.7 min
Work From Home30.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

56% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$438,400

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$575,000
Price Per Sq Ft$360
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio103.5%
Price Drops0.0%
Active Inventory3

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied97.7%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$8,977
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.05%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity23.6%
Diabetes6.4%
Heart Disease3.7%
High Blood Pressure24.6%
Asthma9.0%
COPD3.2%
Stroke1.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.1%
Physical Inactivity15.1%
Depression18.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)14.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)9.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage97.6%
Regular Checkup76.3%
Premature Death Rate7,587 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.9 / 10
Exercise Access85.4%
Healthcare Facilities (County)828
Restaurants (County)585

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)39

Temperature

33°F Jan 77°F Jul
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Average54.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation48.1 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median39.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation24 ft (7 m)
Land Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density2,684 per sq mi
Latitude39.9012°
Longitude-75.0008°
County FIPS34015

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.6%
D 47.8%

Republican +2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+71.3%
High School+98.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.24

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density2,684 per sq mi
Land Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)16

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)39

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