At a Glance
Median Income
$117,719
$43,563 per capita
Home Value
$344,900
Zillow: $455,672
Median Rent
$1,841/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
169/100K
320/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.0%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Jamesburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jamesburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jamesburg a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jamesburg residents earn a median household income of $117,719 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,563. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% 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 Jamesburg is $344,900 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $455,672. Median rent is $1,841/month, with 29.4% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Jamesburg reports 169 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 320/100K. The murder rate is 33.7/100K.
Education
32.0% of adults in Jamesburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jamesburg has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population5,763
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density6,549/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,719
Per Capita$43,563
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$86,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585
Housing
A+
Home Value$344,900
Rent$1,841
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$455,672
Housing Units2,192
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent169/100K
Property320/100K
Murder33.7/100K
Assault84/100K
Burglary51/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,499/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation78 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.0%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries32
Did You Know?
Jamesburg was founded in 1887.
The median home in Jamesburg was built in 1965.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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