At a Glance
Median Income
$98,259
$16,643 per capita
Median Rent
$2,383/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
14.4% smoking rate
How Fort Dix Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Dix's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Dix a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Dix residents earn a median household income of $98,259 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,643. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.
Education
15.7% of adults in Fort Dix hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Dix has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population8,034
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density787/mi²
Male / Female84% / 17%
Foreign Born13.4%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$98,259
Per Capita$16,643
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
Housing
B+
Home Value
Rent$2,383
Ownership0.1%
Zillow$306,260
Housing Units981
Rent Burden31.2%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain42.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation145 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute17 min
Broadband98.3%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Fort Dix was founded in 1917.
The median home in Fort Dix was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
13.4% 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.