New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Butler is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 8,072. Residents earn $110,375 per year, which is 47% above the national average.
Based on current data, Butler receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Butler offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Butler is $110,375, which is significantly higher than the national average — 47% above $75,149. This places Butler among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in Butler is $425,900, making it a premium housing market at 51% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,455 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Butler is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 131 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 891 per 100,000, 55% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Butler experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 74.6% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 25.4% |
| 90% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $110,375 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,386 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $156,784 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,002 |
| County GDP | $74,395M |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Healthcare | 1,822 |
| Retail | 1,639 |
| Manufacturing | 496 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.19% |
| Commute Time | 34.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.1% |
| Public Transit | 5.7% |
| Work from Home | 16.3% |
| Census Median | $425,900 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $538,782 |
| Median List Price | $612,400 |
| Median List Price | $612,400 |
| $/Sq Ft | $259 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,455 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.6% |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.19% |
| Obesity | 24.7% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.0% |
| Depression | 17.2% |
| Mental Distress | 15.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 4,240/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Total Violent | 131.0/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 26.2/100K |
| Robbery | 13.1/100K |
| Assault | 91.7/100K |
| Total Property | 890.5/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 327.4/100K |
| Theft | 550.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 13.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.2 inches |
| 29% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,976/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9978°N, 74.3470°W |
| County FIPS | 34027 |
Winner: Republican by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.1% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,976/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.7% |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Retail Stores | 1,639 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 34.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.1% |
| Public Transit | 5.7% |
| Work from Home | 16.3% |