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Newfield, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Gloucester County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,811 Population 1,041/sq mi density
$105,000 Median Income $45,132 per capita
$238,600 Home Value $317,871 Zillow
$1,438 Median Rent 41.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
130 Violent Crime/100K 520 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,000 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$238,600 home value, $1,438/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
130 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Newfield, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$105,000
40% above
$45,132 per capita
Home Value
$238,600
15% below
Zillow: $317,871
Median Rent
$1,438/mo
24% above
41.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
130/100K
66% below
520/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.4%
8% above
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
4% below
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Newfield Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
140%
Home Value
85%
Rent
124%
Poverty
30%
Bachelor's
108%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
34%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newfield a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Newfield residents earn a median household income of $105,000 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,132. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,389 business establishments, including 585 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newfield is $238,600 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,871. Median rent is $1,438/month, with 41.7% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

Newfield reports 130 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 520/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

36.4% of adults in Newfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Newfield has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,811
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density1,041/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$105,000
Per Capita$45,132
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$238,600
Rent$1,438
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$317,871
Housing Units657
Rent Burden41.7%

Crime

F
Violent130/100K
Property520/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault130/100K
Burglary130/100K

Health

Obesity30.8%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,587/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation123 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.4%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+14.2%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16

Did You Know?

Newfield was founded in 1924.
The median home in Newfield was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 585 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.