Vauxhall, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Union County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
5,875 Population 9,958/sq mi density
$106,962 Median Income $36,400 per capita
$354,300 Home Value $569,064 Zillow
$1,853 Median Rent 37.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$106,962 median income, 6.2% 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

Vauxhall, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$106,962
42% above
$36,400 per capita
Home Value
$354,300
26% above
Zillow: $569,064
Median Rent
$1,853/mo
59% above
37.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
8% below
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Vauxhall Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
142%
Home Value
126%
Rent
159%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
92%
Unemployment
172%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vauxhall a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vauxhall residents earn a median household income of $106,962 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,400. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,571 business establishments, including 1,317 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vauxhall is $354,300 , 26% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $569,064. Median rent is $1,853/month, with 37.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Education

30.9% of adults in Vauxhall hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vauxhall has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population5,875
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density9,958/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born29.0%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$106,962
Per Capita$36,400
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$51,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622

Housing

A+
Home Value$354,300
Rent$1,853
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$569,064
Housing Units1,795
Rent Burden37.4%

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,477/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation124 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute29 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries24

Did You Know?

The median home in Vauxhall was built in 1952.
10.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
29.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 183 Mbps.
There are 1,317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.