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Othello, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Salem County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
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 293 sunny days/yr
1,022 Violent Crime/100K 3,874 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$240,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,022 violent crimes/100K (169% above avg)
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
Violent Crime
1,022/100K
169% above
3,874/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.1%
10% above
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

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
58%
Crime
269%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Othello a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
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 2.1% (42% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Othello reports 1,022 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 169% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,874/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population100
Median Age69.0 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans97.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$54,787
Unemployment2.1%
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%

Crime

F
Violent1,022/100K
Property3,874/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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
Broadband58.0%
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.
24.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.