At a Glance
Median Income
$110,938
$58,970 per capita
Home Value
$369,600
Zillow: $555,720
Bachelor's Degree+
37.9%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
12.8% smoking rate
How Cookstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cookstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cookstown a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cookstown residents earn a median household income of $110,938 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,970. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cookstown is $369,600 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $555,720. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
37.9% of adults in Cookstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cookstown has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population521
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density208/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,938
Per Capita$58,970
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
Housing
A+
Home Value$369,600
Rent
Ownership96.3%
Zillow$555,720
Housing Units247
Rent Burden30.4%
Health
Obesity30.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain42.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation81 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.9%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Cookstown was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.