The College of New Jersey, NJ
At a Glance
Median Income
$8,493
$6,328 per capita
Median Rent
$1,671/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,104/100K
2,406/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
75.9%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
27.2%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is The College of New Jersey a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 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 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
The College of New Jersey reports 1,104 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 191% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,406/100K.
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 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population4,103
Median Age19.8 yrs
Density9,542/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$8,493
Per Capita$6,328
Unemployment6.4%
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%
Crime
F
Violent1,104/100K
Property2,406/100K
Health
Obesity27.2%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI39 (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.
3.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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