At a Glance
Median Income
$106,926
$50,571 per capita
Home Value
$414,900
Zillow: $539,897
Median Rent
$1,382/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
11.2% smoking rate
How Sewaren Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sewaren's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sewaren a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sewaren residents earn a median household income of $106,926 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,571. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,738 business establishments, including 897 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sewaren is $414,900 , 47% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $539,897. Median rent is $1,382/month, with 23.5% 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 1962.
Education
29.9% of adults in Sewaren hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sewaren has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,196
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density2,620/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born20.3%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$106,926
Per Capita$50,571
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$23,779M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,325
Housing
A
Home Value$414,900
Rent$1,382
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$539,897
Housing Units1,136
Rent Burden23.5%
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,376/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation14 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute34 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Sewaren was built in 1962.
11.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
20.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 255 Mbps.
There are 897 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.