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Phillipsburg, NJ
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Phillipsburg, NJ
At a Glance
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)
Is Phillipsburg a Good Place to Live?
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 5.2% (44% 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 $332,234. 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 211 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,137/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.