New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Bargaintown is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 5,231. Residents earn $127,734 per year, which is 70% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bargaintown receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Bargaintown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Bargaintown is $127,734, which is significantly higher than the national average — 70% above $75,149. This places Bargaintown among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Bargaintown is $307,100, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,320 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Bargaintown enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 88.0% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.0% |
| 10% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $127,734 |
| 70% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $62,955 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,139 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,837 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,268 |
| County GDP | $19,423M |
| Restaurants | 830 |
| Healthcare | 802 |
| Retail | 1,005 |
| Manufacturing | 120 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,412 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.74% |
| Commute Time | 22.9 min |
| Work from Home | 20.6% |
| Census Median | $307,100 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $512,000 |
| Median List Price | $512,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $190 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.6% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Inventory | 18 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,320 |
| 99% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,412 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.74% |
| Obesity | 27.9% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.7% |
| Depression | 18.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,072/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 802 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,051/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3681°N, 74.5908°W |
| County FIPS | 34001 |
Winner: Republican by 3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.1% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,051/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 802 |
| Restaurants | 830 |
| Retail Stores | 1,005 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Avg Commute | 22.9 min |
| Work from Home | 20.6% |