Phillipsburg, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Northampton County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
15,251 Population 4,781/sq mi density
$67,782 Median Income $36,735 per capita
$180,700 Home Value $343,665 Zillow
$1,118 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
156 Violent Crime/100K 1,803 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$67,782 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,700 home value, $1,118/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Phillipsburg, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,782
10% below
$36,735 per capita
Home Value
$180,700
36% below
Zillow: $343,665
Median Rent
$1,118/mo
4% below
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
156/100K
59% below
1,803/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
34% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Phillipsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
64%
Rent
96%
Poverty
147%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
214%
Crime
41%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Phillipsburg a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Phillipsburg residents earn a median household income of $67,782 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,735. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,088 business establishments, including 726 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Phillipsburg is $180,700 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,665. Median rent is $1,118/month, with 28.4% 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 1941.

Safety & Crime

Phillipsburg reports 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,803/100K.

Education

22.1% of adults in Phillipsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Phillipsburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population15,251
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density4,781/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$67,782
Per Capita$36,735
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$20,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,700
Rent$1,118
Ownership58.8%
Zillow$343,665
Housing Units7,247
Rent Burden28.4%

Crime

F
Violent156/100K
Property1,803/100K

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,471/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation316 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute29 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Phillipsburg was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 726 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.