New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Shrewsbury is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 4,162. Residents earn $144,500 per year, which is 92% above the national average.
Based on current data, Shrewsbury receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Shrewsbury offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Shrewsbury is $144,500, which is significantly higher than the national average — 92% above $75,149. This places Shrewsbury among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Shrewsbury is $735,900, making it a premium housing market at 161% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,300 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Shrewsbury is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 50 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,713 per 100,000, near the national average.
Shrewsbury is a highly educated community — 65.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Shrewsbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 93.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.0% |
| 48% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $144,500 |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $71,092 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,357 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $138,949 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 21,968 |
| County GDP | $52,693M |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Healthcare | 2,730 |
| Retail | 2,557 |
| Manufacturing | 419 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.66% |
| Commute Time | 31.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.1% |
| Public Transit | 7.6% |
| Work from Home | 22.4% |
| Census Median | $735,900 |
| 161% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $923,272 |
| Median List Price | $1,299,949 |
| Median List Price | $1,299,949 |
| $/Sq Ft | $514 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.9% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,300 |
| 184% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.66% |
| Obesity | 29.5% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.8% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.6% |
| Depression | 16.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.2% |
| Physical Distress | 9.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,710/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Total Violent | 50.4/100K |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 50.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,712.9/100K |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 352.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,360.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.5 inches |
| 38% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,927/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3265°N, 74.0574°W |
| County FIPS | 34025 |
Winner: Republican by 11.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 65.0% |
| 93% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,927/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 86.6% |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Retail Stores | 2,557 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 31.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.1% |
| Public Transit | 7.6% |
| Work from Home | 22.4% |