Roebling, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Mercer County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
3,591 Population 3,627/sq mi density
$83,083 Median Income $46,059 per capita
$185,500 Home Value $305,301 Zillow
$1,835 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$83,083 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,500 home value, $1,835/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Roebling, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,083
11% above
$46,059 per capita
Home Value
$185,500
34% below
Zillow: $305,301
Median Rent
$1,835/mo
58% above
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
18% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
3% below
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Roebling Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
111%
Home Value
66%
Rent
158%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Roebling a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Roebling residents earn a median household income of $83,083 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,059. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Roebling is $185,500 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,301. Median rent is $1,835/month, with 27.7% 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 1938.

Education

27.5% of adults in Roebling hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Roebling has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population3,591
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density3,627/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born8.4%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$83,083
Per Capita$46,059
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740

Housing

A+
Home Value$185,500
Rent$1,835
Ownership87.8%
Zillow$305,301
Housing Units1,551
Rent Burden27.7%

Health

Obesity31.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation43 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Roebling was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.