Yardville, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Yardville is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 6,266. Residents earn $100,776 per year, which is 34% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
6,266 Population 1,540/sq mi density
$100,776 Median Income $46,726 per capita
$326,400 Home Value
$1,614 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$100,776 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$326,400 home value, $1,614/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $100,776
34% higher than US avg
Home Value $326,400
16% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.9%
5% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,614
39% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 25.6%
20% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.2%
72% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.0%
3% lower than US avg

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

People

Population6,266
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density1,540/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 78%

Economy

A
Median Income$100,776
Per Capita$46,726
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$56,807M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$326,400
Rent$1,614
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity25.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.7%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation59 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+92.1%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute32 min
Libraries14

Is Yardville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yardville receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Yardville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Yardville is $100,776, which is significantly higher than the national average — 34% above $75,149. This places Yardville among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Yardville is $326,400, 16% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,614 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

31.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Yardville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches, including 23.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Yardville has a population of 6,266 with a density of 1,540 people per square mile. The median age is 46.5 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (77.8%), with 4.5% Black.

Population

6,266
Total Population
1,540
People / sq mi
46.5yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
4.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Yardville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only85.5%
9% above US avg
Spanish14.5%
8% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Yardville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yardville is $100,776, which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Yardville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$100,776
34% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,726
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
IRS Avg AGI$114,994

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,677
County GDP$56,807M

Business (County)

Restaurants877
Healthcare1,221
Retail1,189
Manufacturing228

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.00%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.7 min
Work from Home10.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Yardville is $326,400, 16% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,614 (39% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$326,400
16% above US avg
Median List Price$456,850

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$456,850
$/Sq Ft$359
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio97.9%
Price Drops14.3%
Inventory7

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,614
39% 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-Occupied76.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Effective Rate4.00%
In Yardville, 25.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 18.7% report depression. 22.4% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.6%
20% below US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma9.6%
COPD5.3%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity22.4%
Depression18.7%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress12.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.7%
Checkup Rate75.6%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access99.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,221

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Safety Score

Yardville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.5 inches
25% above US avg
Snowfall23.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density1,540/sq mi
Coordinates40.1866°N, 74.6631°W
County FIPS34021
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 31.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 33.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 32%
D 65.9%

Winner: Democrat by 33.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.9%
5% below US avg
High School+92.1%
School Test Score6.24
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,540/sq mi
Total Area4.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities1,221
Restaurants877
Retail Stores1,189

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.7 min
Work from Home10.3%

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