Newfield, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Gloucester County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,811 Population 1,041/sq mi density
$105,000 Median Income $45,132 per capita
$238,600 Home Value $336,216 Zillow
$1,438 Median Rent 41.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,000 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$238,600 home value, $1,438/mo rent
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: $336,216
Median Rent
$1,438/mo
24% above
41.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.4%
8% above
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
4% below
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newfield a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 1.0% (72% 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 $336,216. 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.

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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,811
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density1,041/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$105,000
Per Capita$45,132
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$238,600
Rent$1,438
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$336,216
Housing Units657
Rent Burden41.7%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 585 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.