At a Glance
Median Income
$110,375
$52,386 per capita
Home Value
$425,900
Zillow: $538,782
Median Rent
$1,455/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
13/100K
342/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.1%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.7%
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Butler Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Butler's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Butler a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Butler residents earn a median household income of $110,375 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,386. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,002 business establishments, including 1,349 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Butler is $425,900 , 51% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $538,782. Median rent is $1,455/month, with 24.6% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Butler reports 13 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 342/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
45.1% of adults in Butler hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Butler has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population8,072
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density3,976/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,375
Per Capita$52,386
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
Housing
A+
Home Value$425,900
Rent$1,455
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$538,782
Housing Units3,523
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent13/100K
Property342/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault13/100K
Burglary39/100K
Health
Obesity24.7%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation492 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.1%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute35 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Butler was founded in 1901.
The median home in Butler was built in 1963.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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