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Monmouth Junction, NJ
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Monmouth Junction, NJ
At a Glance
How Monmouth Junction Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monmouth Junction's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Monmouth Junction a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Monmouth Junction residents earn a median household income of $125,892 , which is 68% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $63,825. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,382 business establishments, including 1,863 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monmouth Junction is $497,100 , 76% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $681,974. Median rent is $1,880/month, with 23.6% 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 1993.
Safety & Crime
Monmouth Junction reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 926/100K.
Education
72.9% of adults in Monmouth Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher (116% above the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monmouth Junction has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.