At a Glance
Median Income
$106,926
$50,571 per capita
Home Value
$414,900
Zillow: $526,501
Median Rent
$1,382/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
472/100K
1,886/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
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 4.2% (17% 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 $526,501. 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.
Safety & Crime
Sewaren reports 472 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,886/100K.
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 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population3,196
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density2,620/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$106,926
Per Capita$50,571
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$23,779M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,325
Housing
A
Home Value$414,900
Rent$1,382
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$526,501
Housing Units1,136
Rent Burden23.5%
Crime
F
Violent472/100K
Property1,886/100K
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,376/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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