The College of New Jersey, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Mercer County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,103 Population 9,542/sq mi density
$8,493 Median Income $6,328 per capita
$1,671 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$8,493 median income, 15.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.9% bachelor's degree or higher

The College of New Jersey, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$8,493
89% below
$6,328 per capita
Median Rent
$1,671/mo
44% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
75.9%
125% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
15.8%
339% above
Obesity Rate
27.2%
15% below
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How The College of New Jersey Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows The College of New Jersey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
11%
Rent
144%
Bachelor's
225%
Unemployment
439%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is The College of New Jersey a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

The College of New Jersey residents earn a median household income of $8,493 , which is 89% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $6,328. The unemployment rate stands at 15.8% (339% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.

Education

75.9% of adults in The College of New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (125% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

The College of New Jersey 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 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population4,103
Median Age19.8 yrs
Density9,542/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$8,493
Per Capita$6,328
Unemployment15.8%
Poverty
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740

Housing

F
Home Value
Rent$1,671
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$342,790
Housing Units619
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity27.2%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation131 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+75.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute15 min
Broadband30.7%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in The College of New Jersey was built in 2012.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
3.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.