New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Mercerville is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 13,693. Residents earn $125,678 per year, which is 67% above the national average.
Based on current data, Mercerville receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Mercerville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Mercerville is $125,678, which is significantly higher than the national average — 67% above $75,149. This places Mercerville among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Mercerville is $330,500, 17% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,704 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Mercerville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 84.6% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.4% |
| 15% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $125,678 |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,985 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,740 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $114,994 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,677 |
| County GDP | $56,807M |
| Restaurants | 877 |
| Healthcare | 1,221 |
| Retail | 1,189 |
| Manufacturing | 228 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,072 |
| 273% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.96% |
| Commute Time | 22.7 min |
| Work from Home | 17.5% |
| Census Median | $330,500 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $350,000 |
| Median List Price | $350,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $282 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.9% |
| Price Drops | 30.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,704 |
| 47% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,072 |
| 273% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.96% |
| Obesity | 23.2% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.1% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.9% |
| Depression | 16.7% |
| Mental Distress | 15.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,664/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,221 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.4 inches |
| 25% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 86 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,711/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2358°N, 74.6923°W |
| County FIPS | 34021 |
Winner: Democrat by 33.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.7% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,711/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,221 |
| Restaurants | 877 |
| Retail Stores | 1,189 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Avg Commute | 22.7 min |
| Work from Home | 17.5% |