At a Glance
Median Income
$79,423
$29,763 per capita
Median Rent
$2,426/mo
37.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.0%
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
11.1% smoking rate
How McGuire AFB Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McGuire AFB's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McGuire AFB a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McGuire AFB residents earn a median household income of $79,423 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,763. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.
Education
39.0% of adults in McGuire AFB hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McGuire AFB 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
Population4,491
Median Age24.4 yrs
Density833/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans19.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,423
Per Capita$29,763
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
Housing
C+
Home Value
Rent$2,426
Ownership2.2%
Zillow$306,260
Housing Units1,539
Rent Burden37.2%
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain42.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation110 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.0%
High School+99.3%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute17 min
Broadband99.6%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in McGuire AFB was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.9% 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.