At a Glance
Median Income
$101,388
$47,692 per capita
Home Value
$359,000
Zillow: $573,324
Median Rent
$1,097/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
158/100K
728/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.4%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
11.8% smoking rate
How Spotswood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Spotswood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Spotswood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Spotswood residents earn a median household income of $101,388 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,692. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,382 business establishments, including 1,863 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Spotswood is $359,000 , 27% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $573,324. Median rent is $1,097/month, with 34.1% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Spotswood reports 158 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 728/100K.
Education
34.4% of adults in Spotswood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spotswood has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population8,112
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density3,512/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.9%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$101,388
Per Capita$47,692
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$86,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585
Housing
A+
Home Value$359,000
Rent$1,097
Ownership84.3%
Zillow$573,324
Housing Units3,186
Rent Burden34.1%
Crime
F
Violent158/100K
Property728/100K
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,499/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation27 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.4%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute31 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries32
Did You Know?
Spotswood was founded in 1908.
The median home in Spotswood was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,863 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 64 fatal vehicle crashes.