Fieldsboro, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Fieldsboro is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 701. Residents earn $88,125 per year, which is 17% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
701 Population 2,504/sq mi density
$88,125 Median Income $44,745 per capita
$333,700 Home Value $365,171 Zillow
$2,200 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$88,125 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$333,700 home value, $2,200/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $88,125
17% higher than US avg
Home Value $333,700
18% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.5%
27% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,200
89% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.6%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.9%
52% lower than US avg

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

People

Population701
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density2,504/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 65%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,125
Per Capita$44,745
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$56,807M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$333,700
Rent$2,200
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$365,171
Housing Units304
Rent Burden31.8%

Health

Obesity33.6%
Uninsured10.0%
Smoking14.8%
Depression18.7%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain45.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation51 ft (16 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.4%
Libraries14

Is Fieldsboro a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fieldsboro receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Fieldsboro stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fieldsboro is $88,125, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fieldsboro is $333,700, 18% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,200 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Fieldsboro experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches, including 24.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Fieldsboro has a population of 701 with a density of 2,504 people per square mile. The median age is 31.9 years, 18% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (65.3%), with 4.3% Hispanic, 6% Black.

Population

701
Total Population
2,504
People / sq mi
31.9yrs
Median Age
18% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.8%
Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Fieldsboro vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only72.1%
8% below US avg
Spanish27.9%
108% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Fieldsboro vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fieldsboro is $88,125, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Fieldsboro vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,125
17% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,745
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
IRS Avg AGI$114,994

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.9%
52% 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 Rate3.92%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.6 min
Drive Alone67.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Fieldsboro is $333,700, 18% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,200 (89% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $365,171.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$333,700
18% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$365,171

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,200
89% above US avg
Rent Burden31.8%

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-Occupied84.0%
Housing Units304
Median Year Built1952

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Effective Rate3.92%
In Fieldsboro, 33.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.0% of residents lack health insurance. 14.8% are current smokers. 18.7% report depression. 26.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.6%
5% above US avg
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure32.6%
Asthma10.1%
COPD6.3%
Cancer7.0%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.8%
6% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity26.3%
Depression18.7%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress13.9%
Short Sleep36.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.5%
Uninsured10.0%
16% above US avg
Checkup Rate77.0%
Dental Visits62.2%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access99.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,221
Fieldsboro has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.9 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) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.9 inches
21% above US avg
Snowfall24.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation51 ft (16 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density2,504/sq mi
Coordinates40.1355°N, 74.7334°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS34021
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 33.9-point margin. 95.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 32%
D 65.9%

Winner: Democrat by 33.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.5%
27% below US avg
High School+90.6%
Graduate Degree+9.7%
School Test Score6.24
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,504/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access95.4%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities1,221
Restaurants877
Retail Stores1,189

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.6 min
Drive Alone67.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.0%

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