Jamesburg, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Jamesburg is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 5,763. Residents earn $117,719 per year, which is 57% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
5,763 Population 6,549/sq mi density
$117,719 Median Income $43,563 per capita
$344,900 Home Value $455,672 Zillow
$1,841 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
100 Violent Crime/100K 681 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$117,719 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$344,900 home value, $1,841/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
100 violent crimes/100K (74% below avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $117,719
57% higher than US avg
Home Value $344,900
22% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 100/100K
74% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.0%
5% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,841
58% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.7%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.6%
0% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
81% lower than US avg

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

People

Population5,763
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density6,549/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 67%

Economy

A+
Median Income$117,719
Per Capita$43,563
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$86,705M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$344,900
Rent$1,841
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$455,672

Crime

F
Violent100/100K
Property681/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault50/100K
Burglary199/100K

Health

Obesity32.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression15.1%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation78 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.0%
High School+83.7%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute26 min
EV Stations1
Libraries32

Is Jamesburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Jamesburg receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Jamesburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Jamesburg is $117,719, which is significantly higher than the national average — 57% above $75,149. This places Jamesburg among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Jamesburg is $344,900, 22% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,841 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Jamesburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 100 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 681 per 100,000, 65% below the national average.

Education

32.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Jamesburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches, including 29.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Jamesburg has a population of 5,763 with a density of 6,549 people per square mile. The median age is 36.7 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (67.3%), with 1.9% Black.

Population

5,763
Total Population
6,549
People / sq mi
36.7yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Jamesburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only63.9%
19% below US avg
Spanish36.1%
169% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Jamesburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Jamesburg is $117,719, which is 57% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Jamesburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$117,719
57% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,563
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585
IRS Avg AGI$97,759

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.3%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)25,382
County GDP$86,705M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,863
Healthcare2,497
Retail2,447
Manufacturing649

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,677
205% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.10%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.3 min
Work from Home20.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Jamesburg is $344,900, 22% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,841 (58% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $455,672.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$344,900
22% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$455,672
Median List Price$419,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$419,000
$/Sq Ft$382
Homes Sold7
Sale-to-List Ratio98.8%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory12

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,841
58% above US avg

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-Occupied74.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,677
205% above US avg
Effective Rate3.10%
In Jamesburg, 32.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 15.1% report depression. 24.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.7%
2% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure30.0%
Asthma9.2%
COPD4.5%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity24.7%
Depression15.1%
Mental Distress16.2%
Physical Distress11.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.7%
Checkup Rate76.0%
Premature Death5,499/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access97.0%
Healthcare Facilities2,497
Jamesburg has a violent crime rate of 100 per 100,000 residents, 74% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 681 per 100,000 (65% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Jamesburg vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent99.6/100K
74% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery49.8/100K
Assault49.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property680.8/100K
65% below US avg
Burglary199.3/100K
Theft448.4/100K
Vehicle Theft33.2/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)64

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Jamesburg 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 is 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.5 inches
30% above US avg
Snowfall29.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation78 ft (24 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density6,549/sq mi
Coordinates40.3490°N, 74.4402°W
County FIPS34023
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 32.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.5%
D 52.5%

Winner: Democrat by 8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.0%
5% below US avg
High School+83.7%
School Test Score6.24
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density6,549/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries32
Healthcare Facilities2,497
Restaurants1,863
Retail Stores2,447

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)64
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.3 min
Work from Home20.2%

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