At a Glance
Median Income
$134,746
$65,620 per capita
Home Value
$557,800
Zillow: $646,549
Median Rent
$2,197/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
193/100K
2,432/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.7%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.1%
7.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Secaucus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Secaucus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Secaucus a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Secaucus residents earn a median household income of $134,746 , which is 79% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,620. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,208 business establishments, including 1,717 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Secaucus is $557,800 , 98% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $646,549. Median rent is $2,197/month, with 24.6% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Secaucus reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,432/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
62.7% of adults in Secaucus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Secaucus has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population21,437
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density3,677/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$134,746
Per Capita$65,620
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$65,736M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,825
Housing
A
Home Value$557,800
Rent$2,197
Ownership49.3%
Zillow$646,549
Housing Units9,202
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent193/100K
Property2,432/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault127/100K
Burglary146/100K
Health
Obesity22.1%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking7.6%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation5 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.7%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+27.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute32 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Secaucus was founded in 1900.
The median home in Secaucus was built in 1979.
17.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
23.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,717 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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