Othello, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Salem County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
100 Population 81/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $54,787 per capita
$240,400 Home Value $261,479 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$240,400 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Othello, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,000
13% above
$54,787 per capita
Home Value
$240,400
15% below
Zillow: $261,479
Bachelor's Degree+
37.1%
10% above
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Othello Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
113%
Home Value
85%
Poverty
64%
Bachelor's
110%
Unemployment
164%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Othello a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Othello residents earn a median household income of $85,000 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,787. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,492 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Othello is $240,400 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,479. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

37.1% of adults in Othello hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% above the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Othello 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 47.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population100
Median Age69.0 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$54,787
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$7,363M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299

Housing

A+
Home Value$240,400
Rent
Ownership94.8%
Zillow$261,479
Housing Units62
Rent Burden34.0%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,685/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
Elevation19 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.1%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute41 min
Broadband72.4%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Othello was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.