New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Fort Dix is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 8,034. Residents earn $98,259 per year, which is 31% above the national average.
Based on current data, Fort Dix receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Fort Dix offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fort Dix is $98,259, which is significantly higher than the national average — 31% above $75,149. This places Fort Dix among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Renters pay a median of $2,383 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163.
15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Fort Dix experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches, including 24.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 75.1% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 24.9% |
| 86% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $98,259 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $16,643 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,740 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $114,994 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,677 |
| County GDP | $56,807M |
| Restaurants | 877 |
| Healthcare | 1,221 |
| Retail | 1,189 |
| Manufacturing | 228 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,072 |
| 273% above US avg |
| Commute Time | 17.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |
| Census Median Rent | $2,383 |
| 105% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 31.2% |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 0.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,072 |
| 273% above US avg |
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% |
| Asthma | 7.8% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% |
| Depression | 12.6% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,664/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,221 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.9 inches |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 145 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 10.2 sq mi (26.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 787/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0056°N, 74.6111°W |
| County FIPS | 34021 |
Winner: Democrat by 33.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 787/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 98.3% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,221 |
| Restaurants | 877 |
| Retail Stores | 1,189 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Avg Commute | 17.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |