Beckett, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Delaware County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
5,072 Population 2,898/sq mi density
$119,063 Median Income $48,105 per capita
$279,300 Home Value $463,895 Zillow
$1,839 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$119,063 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$279,300 home value, $1,839/mo rent
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Beckett, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$119,063
58% above
$48,105 per capita
Home Value
$279,300
1% below
Zillow: $463,895
Median Rent
$1,839/mo
58% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.4%
38% above
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
1% above
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Beckett Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Beckett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
158%
Home Value
99%
Rent
158%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
138%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Beckett a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Beckett residents earn a median household income of $119,063 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,105. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Beckett is $279,300 , 1% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $463,895. Median rent is $1,839/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

46.4% of adults in Beckett hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% above the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Beckett has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,072
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density2,898/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$119,063
Per Capita$48,105
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407

Housing

A+
Home Value$279,300
Rent$1,839
Ownership96.0%
Zillow$463,895
Housing Units1,945
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity32.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,708/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
Elevation36 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+46.4%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28

Did You Know?

The median home in Beckett was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.