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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 63.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 36.1% |
| 169% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $117,719 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,563 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,585 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,759 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 25,382 |
| County GDP | $86,705M |
| Restaurants | 1,863 |
| Healthcare | 2,497 |
| Retail | 2,447 |
| Manufacturing | 649 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,677 |
| 205% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.10% |
| Commute Time | 26.3 min |
| Work from Home | 20.2% |
| Census Median | $344,900 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $455,672 |
| Median List Price | $419,000 |
| Median List Price | $419,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $382 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,841 |
| 58% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,677 |
| 205% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.10% |
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% |
| Depression | 15.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,499/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,497 |
| Total Violent | 99.6/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 49.8/100K |
| Assault | 49.8/100K |
| Total Property | 680.8/100K |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 199.3/100K |
| Theft | 448.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 33.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 64 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.5 inches |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 78 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,549/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3490°N, 74.4402°W |
| County FIPS | 34023 |
Winner: Democrat by 8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.0% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 6,549/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 32 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,497 |
| Restaurants | 1,863 |
| Retail Stores | 2,447 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 64 |
| Avg Commute | 26.3 min |
| Work from Home | 20.2% |