New Egypt, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Mercer County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,949 Population 491/sq mi density
$67,633 Median Income $35,315 per capita
$356,200 Home Value $571,650 Zillow
$1,479 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$67,633 median income, 9.4% 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

New Egypt, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,633
10% below
$35,315 per capita
Home Value
$356,200
26% above
Zillow: $571,650
Median Rent
$1,479/mo
27% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
24% below
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
161% above
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
9% below
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How New Egypt Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows New Egypt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
90%
Home Value
126%
Rent
127%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
261%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Egypt a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Egypt residents earn a median household income of $67,633 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,315. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% 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 New Egypt is $356,200 , 26% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $571,650. Median rent is $1,479/month, with 51.0% 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 1969.

Education

25.5% of adults in New Egypt hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Egypt has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,949
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density491/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$67,633
Per Capita$35,315
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740

Housing

B+
Home Value$356,200
Rent$1,479
Ownership53.3%
Zillow$571,650
Housing Units909
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity29.2%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain42.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation77 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute34 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in New Egypt was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.