At a Glance
Median Income
$75,436
$35,777 per capita
Home Value
$180,600
Zillow: $271,653
Median Rent
$1,283/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
15.6% smoking rate
How Carneys Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carneys Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carneys Point a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carneys Point residents earn a median household income of $75,436 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,777. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,492 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carneys Point is $180,600 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,653. Median rent is $1,283/month, with 27.7% 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 1960.
Education
18.6% of adults in Carneys Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carneys Point has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,945
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density948/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,436
Per Capita$35,777
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$7,363M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,600
Rent$1,283
Ownership61.9%
Zillow$271,653
Housing Units3,711
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,685/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation8 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Carneys Point was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.