At a Glance
Median Income
$125,678
$48,985 per capita
Home Value
$330,500
Zillow: $342,790
Median Rent
$1,704/mo
25.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.7%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.2%
9.5% smoking rate
How Mercerville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mercerville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mercerville a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mercerville residents earn a median household income of $125,678 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,985. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% 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 Mercerville is $330,500 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,790. Median rent is $1,704/month, with 25.3% 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 1960.
Education
43.7% of adults in Mercerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mercerville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population13,693
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density3,711/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born10.5%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,678
Per Capita$48,985
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
Housing
A+
Home Value$330,500
Rent$1,704
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$342,790
Housing Units5,347
Rent Burden25.3%
Health
Obesity23.2%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation86 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.7%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Mercerville was built in 1960.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
10.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.