At a Glance
Median Income
$104,143
$53,305 per capita
Home Value
$321,400
Zillow: $437,146
Median Rent
$2,081/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
40/100K
322/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.7%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
10.1% smoking rate
How Helmetta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Helmetta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Helmetta a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Helmetta residents earn a median household income of $104,143 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,305. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% 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 Helmetta is $321,400 , 14% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $437,146. Median rent is $2,081/month, with 26.3% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Helmetta reports 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 322/100K.
Education
43.7% of adults in Helmetta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Helmetta 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 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,317
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density2,792/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born17.7%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$104,143
Per Capita$53,305
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$86,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585
Housing
A+
Home Value$321,400
Rent$2,081
Ownership65.9%
Zillow$437,146
Housing Units993
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent40/100K
Property322/100K
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,499/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation56 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.7%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute32 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries32
Did You Know?
Helmetta was founded in 1888.
The median home in Helmetta was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
17.7% 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.