Wenonah, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Wenonah is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 2,248. Residents earn $130,473 per year, which is 74% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,248 Population 2,248/sq mi density
$130,473 Median Income $66,725 per capita
$341,300 Home Value $354,913 Zillow
$1,156 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
44 Violent Crime/100K 663 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$130,473 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$341,300 home value, $1,156/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
44 violent crimes/100K (88% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $130,473
74% higher than US avg
Home Value $341,300
21% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 44/100K
88% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 55.4%
64% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,156
1% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.6%
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.2%
11% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.3%
90% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,248
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density2,248/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A+
Median Income$130,473
Per Capita$66,725
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$19,111M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$341,300
Rent$1,156
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$354,913

Crime

F
Violent44/100K
Property663/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary221/100K

Health

Obesity27.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.1%
Heart Disease3.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation69 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+55.4%
High School+98.2%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Libraries16

Is Wenonah a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wenonah receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Wenonah stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wenonah is $130,473, which is significantly higher than the national average — 74% above $75,149. This places Wenonah among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.3% 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 Wenonah is $341,300, 21% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,156 per month. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Wenonah is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 44 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 663 per 100,000, 66% below the national average.

Education

Wenonah is a highly educated community — 55.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Wenonah experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Wenonah has a population of 2,248 with a density of 2,248 people per square mile. The median age is 40.7 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.8%).

Population

2,248
Total Population
2,248
People / sq mi
40.7yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Wenonah vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.9%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.1%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wenonah vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wenonah is $130,473, which is 74% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Wenonah vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$130,473
74% above US avg
Per Capita Income$66,725
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
IRS Avg AGI$90,010

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.3%
90% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,389
County GDP$19,111M

Business (County)

Restaurants585
Healthcare828
Retail887
Manufacturing233

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,977
156% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.63%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.1 min
Work from Home16.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Wenonah is $341,300, 21% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,156 (1% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $354,913.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$341,300
21% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$354,913
Median List Price$502,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$502,450
$/Sq Ft$141
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio99.8%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,156
1% below 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-Occupied90.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,977
156% above US avg
Effective Rate2.63%
In Wenonah, 27.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.1% report depression. 16.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.6%
14% below US avg
Diabetes6.7%
Heart Disease3.8%
High Blood Pressure29.1%
Asthma9.3%
COPD3.5%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.1%
Physical Inactivity16.5%
Depression19.1%
Mental Distress15.3%
Physical Distress9.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.8%
Checkup Rate75.6%
Premature Death7,587/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access85.4%
Healthcare Facilities828
Wenonah has a violent crime rate of 44 per 100,000 residents, 88% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 663 per 100,000 (66% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent44.2/100K
88% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery44.2/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property662.8/100K
66% below US avg
Burglary221.0/100K
Theft397.7/100K
Vehicle Theft44.2/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)39

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Wenonah has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density2,248/sq mi
Coordinates39.7920°N, 75.1482°W
County FIPS34015
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 55.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 2.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.6%
D 47.8%

Winner: Republican by 2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+55.4%
64% above US avg
High School+98.2%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,248/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities828
Restaurants585
Retail Stores887

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)39
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.1 min
Work from Home16.6%

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