Twin Rivers, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Twin Rivers is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 8,315. Residents earn $98,831 per year, which is 32% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
8,315 Population 6,599/sq mi density
$98,831 Median Income $41,373 per capita
$273,900 Home Value
$1,583 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$98,831 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$273,900 home value, $1,583/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $98,831
32% higher than US avg
Home Value $273,900
3% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 34.6%
3% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,583
36% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 24.8%
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.5%
80% lower than US avg

How Twin Rivers Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population8,315
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density6,599/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 51%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,831
Per Capita$41,373
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$56,807M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$273,900
Rent$1,583
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity24.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression14.5%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation109 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.6%
High School+86.5%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute28 min
Libraries14

Is Twin Rivers a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Twin Rivers receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Twin Rivers stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Twin Rivers is $98,831, which is significantly higher than the national average — 32% above $75,149. This places Twin Rivers among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Twin Rivers is $273,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,583 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Twin Rivers experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Twin Rivers has a population of 8,315 with a density of 6,599 people per square mile. The median age is 36.2 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (50.8%), with 2.1% Hispanic, 11.9% Black.

Population

8,315
Total Population
6,599
People / sq mi
36.2yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Twin Rivers vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only51.7%
34% below US avg
Spanish48.3%
260% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Twin Rivers vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Twin Rivers is $98,831, which is 32% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Twin Rivers vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$98,831
32% above US avg
Per Capita Income$41,373
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
IRS Avg AGI$114,994

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.5%
80% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,677
County GDP$56,807M

Business (County)

Restaurants877
Healthcare1,221
Retail1,189
Manufacturing228

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.77%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.3 min
Work from Home17.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Twin Rivers is $273,900, 3% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,583 (36% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$273,900
3% below US avg
Median List Price$325,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$325,000
$/Sq Ft$257
Homes Sold6
Sale-to-List Ratio95.1%
Price Drops14.3%
Inventory14

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,583
36% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Effective Rate4.77%
In Twin Rivers, 24.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 14.5% report depression. 24.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Twin Rivers vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.8%
23% below US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure26.7%
Asthma8.5%
COPD4.0%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.9%
Physical Inactivity24.3%
Depression14.5%
Mental Distress14.7%
Physical Distress11.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.4%
Checkup Rate75.8%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access99.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,221

Crime Rates: Twin Rivers vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Safety Score

Twin Rivers 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 is 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.6 inches
28% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation109 ft (33 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density6,599/sq mi
Coordinates40.2635°N, 74.4919°W
County FIPS34021
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 34.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 33.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 32%
D 65.9%

Winner: Democrat by 33.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.6%
3% above US avg
High School+86.5%
School Test Score6.24
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density6,599/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities1,221
Restaurants877
Retail Stores1,189

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.3 min
Work from Home17.1%

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