Englishtown, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Englishtown is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 2,075. Residents earn $101,736 per year, which is 35% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,075 Population 3,640/sq mi density
$101,736 Median Income $51,466 per capita
$479,000 Home Value $553,143 Zillow
$2,003 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
304 Violent Crime/100K 963 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$101,736 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$479,000 home value, $2,003/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
304 violent crimes/100K (20% below avg)
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $101,736
35% higher than US avg
Home Value $479,000
70% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 304/100K
20% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 37.4%
11% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,003
72% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.1%
0% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.2%
44% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.1%
2% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,075
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density3,640/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 72%

Economy

A
Median Income$101,736
Per Capita$51,466
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$86,705M
Commute36 min

Housing

A
Home Value$479,000
Rent$2,003
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$553,143

Crime

F
Violent304/100K
Property963/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault101/100K
Burglary51/100K

Health

Obesity32.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression15.9%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation68 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.4%
High School+91.8%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute36 min
EV Stations1
Libraries32

Is Englishtown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Englishtown receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Englishtown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Englishtown is $101,736, which is significantly higher than the national average — 35% above $75,149. This places Englishtown among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Englishtown is $479,000, making it a premium housing market at 70% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,003 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Englishtown is below the national average at 304 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 963 per 100,000, 51% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 37.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Englishtown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Englishtown has a population of 2,075 with a density of 3,640 people per square mile. The median age is 39.2 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (72.3%), with 4.2% Black.

Population

2,075
Total Population
3,640
People / sq mi
39.2yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Englishtown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only62.8%
20% below US avg
Spanish37.2%
178% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Englishtown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Englishtown is $101,736, which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Englishtown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$101,736
35% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,466
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585
IRS Avg AGI$97,759

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.1%
2% below US avg
Establishments (County)25,382
County GDP$86,705M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,863
Healthcare2,497
Retail2,447
Manufacturing649

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,677
205% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.23%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.8 min
Work from Home16.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Englishtown is $479,000, 70% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,003 (72% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $553,143.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$479,000
70% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$553,143
Median List Price$415,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$415,000
$/Sq Ft$312
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio103.4%
Price Drops25.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,003
72% above US avg

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-Occupied61.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,677
205% above US avg
Effective Rate2.23%
In Englishtown, 32.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 15.9% report depression. 22.4% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.1%
0% below US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure29.6%
Asthma9.2%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.4%
Physical Inactivity22.4%
Depression15.9%
Mental Distress16.4%
Physical Distress11.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.4%
Checkup Rate75.8%
Premature Death5,499/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access97.0%
Healthcare Facilities2,497
Englishtown has a violent crime rate of 304 per 100,000 residents, 20% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 963 per 100,000 (51% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent304.0/100K
20% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery202.6/100K
Assault101.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property962.5/100K
51% below US avg
Burglary50.7/100K
Theft911.9/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)64

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Englishtown has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.6 inches
28% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation68 ft (21 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density3,640/sq mi
Coordinates40.2961°N, 74.3596°W
County FIPS34023
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 37.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.5%
D 52.5%

Winner: Democrat by 8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+37.4%
11% above US avg
High School+91.8%
School Test Score6.24
B+ Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,640/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries32
Healthcare Facilities2,497
Restaurants1,863
Retail Stores2,447

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)64
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.8 min
Work from Home16.0%

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