Vauxhall, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Vauxhall is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 5,875. Residents earn $106,962 per year, which is 42% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
5,875 Population 9,958/sq mi density
$106,962 Median Income $36,400 per capita
$354,300 Home Value
$1,853 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$106,962 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$354,300 home value, $1,853/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $106,962
42% higher than US avg
Home Value $354,300
26% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.9%
8% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,853
59% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.6%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.0%
11% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.0%
52% lower than US avg

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

People

Population5,875
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density9,958/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,962
Per Capita$36,400
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$51,947M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$354,300
Rent$1,853
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression13.5%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain50.4 in/yr
Elevation124 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+87.7%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute29 min
EV Stations1
Libraries24

Is Vauxhall a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Vauxhall receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Vauxhall stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Vauxhall is $106,962, which is significantly higher than the national average — 42% above $75,149. This places Vauxhall among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Vauxhall is $354,300, 26% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,853 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Vauxhall experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches, including 26.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Vauxhall has a population of 5,875 with a density of 9,958 people per square mile. The median age is 42.6 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (73.3%), with 9.4% White, 1.3% Hispanic.

Population

5,875
Total Population
9,958
People / sq mi
42.6yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.3%
Female 54.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Vauxhall vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only72.8%
7% below US avg
Spanish27.2%
103% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Vauxhall vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Vauxhall is $106,962, which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Vauxhall vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$106,962
42% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,400
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622
IRS Avg AGI$109,188

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.0%
52% below US avg
Establishments (County)16,571
County GDP$51,947M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,317
Healthcare1,591
Retail1,861
Manufacturing523

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,532
287% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.82%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.3 min
Work from Home5.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Vauxhall is $354,300, 26% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,853 (59% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$354,300
26% above US avg
Median List Price$575,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$575,000
$/Sq Ft$0
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio98.1%
Price Drops25.0%
Inventory8

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,853
59% 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-Occupied55.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,532
287% above US avg
Effective Rate3.82%
In Vauxhall, 33.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 13.5% report depression. 25.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Vauxhall vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.6%
5% above US avg
Diabetes11.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure36.5%
Asthma10.7%
COPD4.4%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.7%
Physical Inactivity25.6%
Depression13.5%
Mental Distress16.9%
Physical Distress11.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.0%
Checkup Rate79.0%
Premature Death6,477/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access99.6%
Healthcare Facilities1,591

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)29

Safety Score

Vauxhall has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.4 inches
33% above US avg
Snowfall26.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation124 ft (38 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density9,958/sq mi
Coordinates40.7174°N, 74.2838°W
County FIPS34039
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 24.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 37%
D 61.2%

Winner: Democrat by 24.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.9%
8% below US avg
High School+87.7%
School Test Score6.24
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density9,958/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries24
Healthcare Facilities1,591
Restaurants1,317
Retail Stores1,861

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)29

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.3 min
Work from Home5.5%

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