At a Glance
Median Income
$88,125
$44,745 per capita
Home Value
$333,700
Zillow: $370,209
Median Rent
$2,200/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
14.8% smoking rate
How Fieldsboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fieldsboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fieldsboro a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fieldsboro residents earn a median household income of $88,125 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,745. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fieldsboro is $333,700 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $370,209. Median rent is $2,200/month, with 31.8% 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 1952.
Education
24.5% of adults in Fieldsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fieldsboro 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 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population701
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density2,504/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born18.4%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,125
Per Capita$44,745
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
Housing
A+
Home Value$333,700
Rent$2,200
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$370,209
Housing Units304
Rent Burden31.8%
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation51 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Fieldsboro was founded in 1850.
The median home in Fieldsboro was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
18.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.