Englishtown, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Middlesex County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,075 Population 3,640/sq mi density
$101,736 Median Income $51,466 per capita
$479,000 Home Value $586,922 Zillow
$2,003 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
85 Violent Crime/100K 727 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$101,736 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$479,000 home value, $2,003/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
85 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Englishtown, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$101,736
35% above
$51,466 per capita
Home Value
$479,000
70% above
Zillow: $586,922
Median Rent
$2,003/mo
72% above
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
85/100K
78% below
727/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.4%
11% above
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
0% below
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Englishtown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
135%
Home Value
170%
Rent
172%
Poverty
98%
Bachelor's
111%
Unemployment
214%
Crime
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Englishtown a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Englishtown residents earn a median household income of $101,736 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,466. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% 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 Englishtown is $479,000 , 70% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $586,922. Median rent is $2,003/month, with 28.2% 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 1994.

Safety & Crime

Englishtown reports 85 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 727/100K.

Education

37.4% of adults in Englishtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% above the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population2,075
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density3,640/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born25.9%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$101,736
Per Capita$51,466
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$86,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585

Housing

A
Home Value$479,000
Rent$2,003
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$586,922
Housing Units791
Rent Burden28.2%

Crime

F
Violent85/100K
Property727/100K

Health

Obesity32.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,499/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation68 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.4%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute36 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries32

Did You Know?

Englishtown was founded in 1888.
The median home in Englishtown was built in 1994.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
25.9% 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.