English Creek, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

English Creek is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 2,275. Residents earn $61,694 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,275 Population 473/sq mi density
$61,694 Median Income $50,185 per capita
$284,800 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$61,694 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$284,800 home value
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,694
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $284,800
1% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 35.6%
6% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.7%
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.8%
29% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,275
Median Age61.9 yrs
Density473/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,694
Per Capita$50,185
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$19,423M
Commute24 min

Housing

A
Home Value$284,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity27.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.1%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain46.0 in/yr
Elevation38 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.6%
High School+94.8%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Libraries15

Is English Creek a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, English Creek receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. English Creek stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in English Creek is $61,694, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. 8.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in English Creek is $284,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

English Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches, including 17.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

English Creek has a population of 2,275 with a density of 473 people per square mile. The median age is 61.9 years, 59% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.5%), with 1.8% Hispanic.

Population

2,275
Total Population
473
People / sq mi
61.9yrs
Median Age
59% above US avg
4.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

Race & Ethnicity

English Creek vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.1%
21% above US avg
Spanish4.9%
63% below US avg

Social Characteristics

English Creek vs U.S. Average

The median household income in English Creek is $61,694, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: English Creek vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,694
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$50,185
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
IRS Avg AGI$70,837

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.8%
29% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,268
County GDP$19,423M

Business (County)

Restaurants830
Healthcare802
Retail1,005
Manufacturing120

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,412
140% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.95%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.8 min
Work from Home15.9%

Walkability

The median home value in English Creek is $284,800, 1% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$284,800
1% above US avg
Median List Price$568,700

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$568,700
$/Sq Ft$142
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory8

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-Occupied94.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,412
140% above US avg
Effective Rate2.95%
In English Creek, 27.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 18.1% report depression. 20.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: English Creek vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.7%
14% below US avg
Diabetes7.8%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma9.3%
COPD4.5%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.2%
Physical Inactivity20.5%
Depression18.1%
Mental Distress16.3%
Physical Distress11.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.4%
Checkup Rate76.7%
Premature Death10,072/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access90.6%
Healthcare Facilities802

Crime Rates: English Creek vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)34

Safety Score

English Creek 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 is 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.0 inches
21% above US avg
Snowfall17.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation38 ft (12 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population Density473/sq mi
Coordinates39.3785°N, 74.6503°W
County FIPS34001
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 35.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.7%
D 47.7%

Winner: Republican by 3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.6%
6% above US avg
High School+94.8%
School Test Score6.24
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density473/sq mi
Total Area4.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries15
Healthcare Facilities802
Restaurants830
Retail Stores1,005

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)34

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.8 min
Work from Home15.9%

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