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The College of New Jersey, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Mercer County County
2.4
/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
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
1,104
Violent Crime/100K
2,406 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$8,493 median income, 6.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,104 violent crimes/100K (191% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$1,671/mo
44% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
0.0%
100% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
619
Median year built: 2012
Ownership vs. Renting
0.0%
Owner-Occupied
34.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,132/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,658/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,005/mo
Census median rent:
$1,671/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
2012
Average age of housing stock: 14 years
Homeownership Rate
0.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $342,790 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,671 |
| FMR Studio | $1,599 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,759 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,132 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,658 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,005 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 0.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 619 |
| Median Year Built | 2012 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |