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Sheppards Mill, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Sheppards Mill is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 71. Residents earn $110,500 per year, which is 47% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
71 Population 222/sq mi density
$110,500 Median Income $61,985 per capita
$187,500 Home Value
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$110,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,500 home value
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $110,500
47% higher than US avg
Home Value $187,500
33% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.7%
74% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.8%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Sheppards Mill Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population71
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density222/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans56.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$110,500
Per Capita$61,985
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,363M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$187,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units31
Rent Burden34.0%

Health

Obesity35.8%
Uninsured11.4%
Smoking12.9%
Depression18.2%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain47.7 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation21 ft (6 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute34 min
Broadband30.0%
Libraries4

Is Sheppards Mill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sheppards Mill receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Sheppards Mill offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sheppards Mill is $110,500, which is significantly higher than the national average — 47% above $75,149. This places Sheppards Mill among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sheppards Mill is $187,500, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Sheppards Mill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches, including 11.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Sheppards Mill has a population of 71 with a density of 222 people per square mile. The median age is 41.7 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.8%).

Population

71
Total Population
222
People / sq mi
41.7yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 66.2%
Female 33.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Sheppards Mill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sheppards Mill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sheppards Mill is $110,500, which is 47% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Sheppards Mill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$110,500
47% above US avg
Per Capita Income$61,985
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299
IRS Avg AGI$71,530

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,492
County GDP$7,363M

Business (County)

Restaurants115
Healthcare143
Retail159
Manufacturing39

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,555
144% above US avg
Cost of Living108.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.56%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Sheppards Mill is $187,500, 33% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$187,500
33% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden34.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.0%
Housing Units31
Median Year Built1955

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,555
144% above US avg
Effective Rate4.56%
In Sheppards Mill, 35.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.4% of residents lack health insurance. 12.9% are current smokers. 18.2% report depression. 24.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Sheppards Mill vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.8%
12% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure31.8%
Asthma10.2%
COPD5.1%
Cancer6.3%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.9%
8% below US avg
Binge Drinking16.4%
Physical Inactivity24.6%
Depression18.2%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress12.7%
Short Sleep40.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.9%
Uninsured11.4%
33% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.4%
Dental Visits67.1%
Premature Death11,685/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access66.7%
Healthcare Facilities143
Sheppards Mill has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.7 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.7 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall11.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation21 ft (6 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density222/sq mi
Coordinates39.4124°N, 75.3137°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS34033
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.2-point margin. 30.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.8%
D 39.6%

Winner: Republican by 19.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.7%
74% below US avg
High School+97.8%
Graduate Degree+5.8%
School Test Score6.24
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density222/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access30.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities143
Restaurants115
Retail Stores159

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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