New Egypt, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

New Egypt is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,949. Residents earn $67,633 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,949 Population 491/sq mi density
$67,633 Median Income $35,315 per capita
$356,200 Home Value $555,720 Zillow
$1,479 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$67,633 median income, 5.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$356,200 home value, $1,479/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,633
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $356,200
26% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.5%
24% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,479
27% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.2%
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.7%
58% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.0%
68% lower than US avg

How New Egypt Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,949
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density491/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 84%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,633
Per Capita$35,315
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$56,807M
Commute34 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$356,200
Rent$1,479
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$555,720

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.3%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation77 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+87.2%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute34 min
Libraries14

Is New Egypt a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, New Egypt receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. New Egypt offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in New Egypt is $67,633, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in New Egypt is $356,200, 26% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,479 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

New Egypt experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches, including 23.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

New Egypt has a population of 1,949 with a density of 491 people per square mile. The median age is 42.6 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.3%), with 15.7% Hispanic.

Population

1,949
Total Population
491
People / sq mi
42.6yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
4.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.7%
Female 43.3%

Race & Ethnicity

New Egypt vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

New Egypt vs U.S. Average

The median household income in New Egypt is $67,633, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: New Egypt vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,633
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,315
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
IRS Avg AGI$114,994

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.0%
68% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,677
County GDP$56,807M

Business (County)

Restaurants877
Healthcare1,221
Retail1,189
Manufacturing228

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.67%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.2 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in New Egypt is $356,200, 26% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,479 (27% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $555,720.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$356,200
26% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$555,720
Median List Price$450,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$450,000
$/Sq Ft$293
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio100.2%
Price Drops9.1%
Inventory11

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,479
27% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied53.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Effective Rate3.67%
In New Egypt, 29.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 17.3% report depression. 22.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: New Egypt vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.2%
9% below US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure27.3%
Asthma9.4%
COPD4.9%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity22.2%
Depression17.3%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress12.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.2%
Checkup Rate73.5%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access99.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,221

Crime Rates: New Egypt vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Safety Score

New Egypt has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.5 inches
25% above US avg
Snowfall23.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation77 ft (23 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density491/sq mi
Coordinates40.0651°N, 74.5271°W
County FIPS34021
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 33.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 32%
D 65.9%

Winner: Democrat by 33.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.5%
24% below US avg
High School+87.2%
School Test Score6.24
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density491/sq mi
Total Area4.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities1,221
Restaurants877
Retail Stores1,189

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.2 min
Work from Home0.0%

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