At a Glance
Median Income
$81,000
$46,421 per capita
Home Value
$483,300
Zillow: $306,260
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
19.9%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
11.5% smoking rate
How Jobstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jobstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jobstown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jobstown residents earn a median household income of $81,000 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,421. The unemployment rate stands at 19.9% (453% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jobstown is $483,300 , 71% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,260. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
16.4% of adults in Jobstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jobstown has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population258
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born7.0%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$81,000
Per Capita$46,421
Unemployment19.9%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
Housing
B
Home Value$483,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$306,260
Housing Units151
Rent Burden30.4%
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain42.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation62 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute43 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Jobstown was built in 1992.
22.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.