New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Beckett is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 5,072. Residents earn $119,063 per year, which is 58% above the national average.
Based on current data, Beckett receives an overall livability score of 4.8 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. Beckett stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Beckett is $119,063, which is significantly higher than the national average — 58% above $75,149. This places Beckett among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Beckett is $279,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,839 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Beckett enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 95.1% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $119,063 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,105 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,407 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $113,369 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,424 |
| County GDP | $42,608M |
| Restaurants | 1,170 |
| Healthcare | 1,893 |
| Retail | 1,549 |
| Manufacturing | 312 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,088 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.61% |
| Commute Time | 25.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |
| Census Median | $279,300 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $337,499 |
| Median List Price | $337,499 |
| $/Sq Ft | $217 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 103.4% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,839 |
| 58% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,088 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.61% |
| Obesity | 32.3% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.2% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% |
| Depression | 19.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,708/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,893 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.7 inches |
| 10% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,898/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7531°N, 75.3595°W |
| County FIPS | 42045 |
Winner: Democrat by 23.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.4% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,898/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 28 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,893 |
| Restaurants | 1,170 |
| Retail Stores | 1,549 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 25.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |