At a Glance
Median Income
$144,500
$71,092 per capita
Home Value
$735,900
Zillow: $923,272
Median Rent
$3,300/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
146/100K
2,135/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.0%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Shrewsbury Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shrewsbury's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shrewsbury a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shrewsbury residents earn a median household income of $144,500 , which is 92% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $71,092. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,968 business establishments, including 1,925 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shrewsbury is $735,900 , 161% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $923,272. Median rent is $3,300/month, with 51.0% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
Shrewsbury reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,135/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
65.0% of adults in Shrewsbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% above the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shrewsbury has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population4,162
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,927/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$144,500
Per Capita$71,092
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
Housing
B+
Home Value$735,900
Rent$3,300
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$923,272
Housing Units1,399
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent146/100K
Property2,135/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault121/100K
Burglary97/100K
Health
Obesity29.5%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation33 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.0%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+28.2%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Shrewsbury was built in 1958.
22.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 1,925 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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