At a Glance
Median Income
$52,235
$24,154 per capita
Home Value
$224,800
Zillow: $346,351
Median Rent
$1,430/mo
40.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
73.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
29.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
8.0% smoking rate
How Victory Gardens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Victory Gardens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Victory Gardens a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Victory Gardens residents earn a median household income of $52,235 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,154. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,002 business establishments, including 1,349 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Victory Gardens is $224,800 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $346,351. Median rent is $1,430/month, with 40.6% 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 1963.
Education
12.7% of adults in Victory Gardens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
73.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Victory Gardens has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,891
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density12,607/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born55.9%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$52,235
Per Capita$24,154
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty29.8%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
Housing
A
Home Value$224,800
Rent$1,430
Ownership29.0%
Zillow$346,351
Housing Units704
Rent Burden40.6%
Health
Obesity27.8%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain49.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation634 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+73.7%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Victory Gardens was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
55.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.