Concordia, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Middlesex County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,724 Population 3,538/sq mi density
$57,063 Median Income $51,046 per capita
$298,500 Home Value $455,672 Zillow
$2,093 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$57,063 median income, 11.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$298,500 home value, $2,093/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Concordia, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,063
24% below
$51,046 per capita
Home Value
$298,500
6% above
Zillow: $455,672
Median Rent
$2,093/mo
80% above
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.3%
2% above
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.5%
219% above
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
4% below
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Concordia Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Concordia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
76%
Home Value
106%
Rent
180%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
102%
Unemployment
319%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Concordia a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Concordia residents earn a median household income of $57,063 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,046. The unemployment rate stands at 11.5% (219% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,382 business establishments, including 1,863 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Concordia is $298,500 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $455,672. Median rent is $2,093/month, with 30.5% 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 1984.

Education

34.3% of adults in Concordia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% above the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Concordia has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population2,724
Median Age72.4 yrs
Density3,538/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born16.4%
Veterans15.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$57,063
Per Capita$51,046
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$86,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585

Housing

B+
Home Value$298,500
Rent$2,093
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$455,672
Housing Units1,807
Rent Burden30.5%

Health

Obesity30.8%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death5,499/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation142 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.3%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute34 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries32

Did You Know?

The median home in Concordia was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
16.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,863 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 64 fatal vehicle crashes.