Declan Castillo housing Oct 19, 2025

Longtime lurker here, Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $67,782 in Phillipsburg. It's a a small town city with about 15,251 people. You can expect to pay around $1,118 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, which is about average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I overthinking this? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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