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Jobstown, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Jobstown is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 258. Residents earn $81,000 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
258 Population 79/sq mi density
$81,000 Median Income $46,421 per capita
$483,300 Home Value
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 12.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$483,300 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,000
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $483,300
71% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.4%
51% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.4%
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.8%
256% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.3%
49% lower than US avg

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

People

Population258
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 83%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$81,000
Per Capita$46,421
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$56,807M
Commute43 min

Housing

B
Home Value$483,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units151
Rent Burden30.4%

Health

Obesity29.4%
Uninsured8.0%
Smoking11.5%
Depression17.0%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain45.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute43 min
Broadband97.3%
Libraries14

Is Jobstown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Jobstown receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Jobstown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Jobstown is $81,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 12.8%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Jobstown is $483,300, making it a premium housing market at 71% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Jobstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches, including 24.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Jobstown has a population of 258 with a density of 79 people per square mile. The median age is 55.6 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.6%), with 13.2% Black.

Population

258
Total Population
79
People / sq mi
55.6yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
3.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.7%
Female 54.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Jobstown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.9%
20% above US avg
Spanish6.1%
54% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Jobstown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Jobstown is $81,000, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes.

Income: Jobstown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,000
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,421
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
IRS Avg AGI$114,994

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.8%
256% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.3%
49% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,677
County GDP$56,807M

Business (County)

Restaurants877
Healthcare1,221
Retail1,189
Manufacturing228

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Cost of Living108.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.70%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time42.6 min
Drive Alone78.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Jobstown is $483,300, 71% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$483,300
71% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.4%

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-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units151
Median Year Built1992

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Effective Rate2.70%
In Jobstown, 29.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.0% of residents lack health insurance. 11.5% are current smokers. 17.0% report depression. 20.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.4%
8% below US avg
Diabetes7.9%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure28.8%
Asthma9.1%
COPD4.6%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.5%
18% below US avg
Binge Drinking20.3%
Physical Inactivity20.6%
Depression17.0%
Mental Distress16.2%
Physical Distress11.4%
Short Sleep34.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured8.0%
7% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,106
Dentists1:1,182
Mental Health1:244
Checkup Rate76.0%
Dental Visits66.6%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access99.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,221
Jobstown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.9 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.9 inches
21% above US avg
Snowfall24.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates40.0309°N, 74.7005°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS34021
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 33.9-point margin. 97.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 32%
D 65.9%

Winner: Democrat by 33.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.4%
51% below US avg
High School+88.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.24
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density79/sq mi
Total Area3.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.3%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities1,221
Restaurants877
Retail Stores1,189

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute42.6 min
Drive Alone78.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.0%

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