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Wrightstown, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Mercer County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
522 Population 282/sq mi density
$52,222 Median Income $34,091 per capita
$224,000 Home Value $306,260 Zillow
$1,114 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,222 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$224,000 home value, $1,114/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Wrightstown, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,222
31% below
$34,091 per capita
Home Value
$224,000
21% below
Zillow: $306,260
Median Rent
$1,114/mo
4% below
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,225/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Wrightstown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
79%
Rent
96%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wrightstown a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wrightstown residents earn a median household income of $52,222 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,091. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wrightstown is $224,000 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,260. Median rent is $1,114/month, with 25.5% 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 1968.

Safety & Crime

Wrightstown reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,225/100K.

Education

20.3% of adults in Wrightstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wrightstown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population522
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density282/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,222
Per Capita$34,091
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740

Housing

A
Home Value$224,000
Rent$1,114
Ownership44.4%
Zillow$306,260
Housing Units225
Rent Burden25.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,225/100K

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation158 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Wrightstown was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.