At a Glance
Median Income
$134,301
$51,419 per capita
Home Value
$473,200
Zillow: $646,433
Median Rent
$1,964/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.5%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
10.2% smoking rate
How Colonia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colonia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Colonia a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Colonia residents earn a median household income of $134,301 , which is 79% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,419. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,571 business establishments, including 1,317 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colonia is $473,200 , 68% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $646,433. Median rent is $1,964/month, with 33.2% 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 1959.
Education
46.5% of adults in Colonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% above the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colonia has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population18,294
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density4,539/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born27.3%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$134,301
Per Capita$51,419
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$51,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622
Housing
A+
Home Value$473,200
Rent$1,964
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$646,433
Housing Units6,345
Rent Burden33.2%
Health
Obesity29.6%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation86 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.5%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+15.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute33 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Colonia was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
27.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 183 Mbps.
There are 1,317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.