At a Glance
Median Income
$101,723
$68,085 per capita
Home Value
$330,500
Zillow: $328,221
Median Rent
$2,455/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.4%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
12.4% smoking rate
How Cologne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cologne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cologne 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
Cologne residents earn a median household income of $101,723 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,085. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,268 business establishments, including 830 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cologne is $330,500 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,221. Median rent is $2,455/month, with 22.5% 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 2003.
Education
48.4% of adults in Cologne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cologne has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,023
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density559/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,723
Per Capita$68,085
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$19,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
Housing
A+
Home Value$330,500
Rent$2,455
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$328,221
Housing Units696
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death10,072/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation60 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.4%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute21 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Cologne was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 830 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.