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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$180,700
36% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,118/mo
4% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
58.8%
10% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
7,247
Median year built: 1941
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$180,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$343,665
Redfin Median Sale
$355,000
Median Sale Price
$355,000
Median List Price
$292,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
58.8%
Owner-Occupied
41.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,132/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,658/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,005/mo
Census median rent:
$1,118/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,821/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$355,000
Median Days on Market
96 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
7
Price Drops
18.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$208
Active Inventory
37
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1941
Average age of housing stock: 85 years
Homeownership Rate
58.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $180,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,665 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $355,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $355,000 |
| Median List Price | $292,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $208 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,118 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,821 |
| FMR Studio | $1,599 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,759 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,132 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,658 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,005 |
Market
| Days on Market | 96 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 18.9% |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Active Inventory | 37 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $208 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 58.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 58.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 7,247 |
| Median Year Built | 1941 |
| Rent Burden | 28.4% |