Crosswicks, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Crosswicks is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 986. Residents earn $156,063 per year, which is 108% above the national average.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
986 Population 539/sq mi density
$156,063 Median Income $91,525 per capita
$608,800 Home Value
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$156,063 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$608,800 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $156,063
108% higher than US avg
Home Value $608,800
116% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 56.9%
69% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.1%
19% lower than US avg

How Crosswicks Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population986
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density539/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$156,063
Per Capita$91,525
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$56,807M
Commute29 min

Housing

A
Home Value$608,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units356

Health

Obesity26.2%
Uninsured5.5%
Smoking8.2%
Depression17.3%
Heart Disease3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain47.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.9%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute29 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries14

Is Crosswicks a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Crosswicks receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Crosswicks stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Crosswicks is $156,063, which is significantly higher than the national average — 108% above $75,149. This places Crosswicks among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Crosswicks is $608,800, making it a premium housing market at 116% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Crosswicks is a highly educated community — 56.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Crosswicks experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches, including 23.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Crosswicks has a population of 986 with a density of 539 people per square mile. The median age is 49.9 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.5%), with 4.8% Black.

Population

986
Total Population
539
People / sq mi
49.9yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.3%
Female 54.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Crosswicks vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.0%
16% above US avg
Spanish9.0%
33% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Crosswicks vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Crosswicks is $156,063, which is 108% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Crosswicks vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$156,063
108% above US avg
Per Capita Income$91,525
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
IRS Avg AGI$114,994

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.1%
19% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,677
County GDP$56,807M

Business (County)

Restaurants877
Healthcare1,221
Retail1,189
Manufacturing228

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.15%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.2 min
Drive Alone62.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Crosswicks is $608,800, 116% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$608,800
116% above US avg
Median List Price$889,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$889,000
$/Sq Ft$171
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops33.3%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.0%
Housing Units356
Median Year Built1994

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Effective Rate2.15%
In Crosswicks, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 5.5% of residents lack health insurance. 8.2% are current smokers. 17.3% report depression. 17.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Crosswicks vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes6.7%
Heart Disease3.9%
High Blood Pressure25.9%
Asthma9.0%
COPD3.4%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.2%
41% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.9%
Physical Inactivity17.0%
Depression17.3%
Mental Distress14.8%
Physical Distress9.5%
Short Sleep31.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured5.5%
36% below US avg
Checkup Rate78.0%
Dental Visits73.6%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access99.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,221
Crosswicks 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 is 47.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.5 inches
25% above US avg
Snowfall23.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density539/sq mi
Coordinates40.1399°N, 74.6365°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS34021
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 56.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 33.9-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 32%
D 65.9%

Winner: Democrat by 33.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+56.9%
69% above US avg
High School+95.6%
Graduate Degree+10.0%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density539/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities1,221
Restaurants877
Retail Stores1,189

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.2 min
Drive Alone62.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.3%

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