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Mercerville, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Mercer County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
13,693 Population 3,711/sq mi density
$125,678 Median Income $48,985 per capita
$330,500 Home Value $342,790 Zillow
$1,704 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
1,104 Violent Crime/100K 2,406 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$125,678 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$330,500 home value, $1,704/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,104 violent crimes/100K (191% above avg)
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Mercerville, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$125,678
67% above
$48,985 per capita
Home Value
$330,500
17% above
Zillow: $342,790
Median Rent
$1,704/mo
47% above
25.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,104/100K
191% above
2,406/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.7%
30% above
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.2%
28% below
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
167%
Home Value
117%
Rent
147%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
130%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
291%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mercerville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
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 3.0% (17% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Mercerville reports 1,104 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 191% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,406/100K.

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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population13,693
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density3,711/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$125,678
Per Capita$48,985
Unemployment3.0%
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%

Crime

F
Violent1,104/100K
Property2,406/100K

Health

Obesity23.2%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI39 (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.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.