New Jersey
Maps & Population Facts

Population
8,908,520
Residents per Sq. Mi.
1,211
Labor Participaton
62.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
39.7%
Median Household Income
$80,088
Median Individual Income
$41,556
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$58,150

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$334,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,284
Median Mortgage Payment
$2,348
Housing Units
3,615,891
People who reside in New Jersey live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
54%
Apt, Condo, Other
46%
Analysis

New Jersey is known for its beaches and being home to Atlantic City. New Jersey has one of the highest corporate tax rates (for highest tax brackets) in comparison with other states.

Income

Households in the state of New Jersey earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 33% higher per household.

Housing

New Jersey has a median house price of $334,900. The cost of homeownership is higher than most states. The cost of renting in New Jersey is 27% more than the national average.

Percent Ranking
Renter Occupied Households 36% 13th
New Construction (Built after 2000) 12% 44th

Demographics

The median age in the state is 40. The age of the general population in New Jersey is comparable with other US states.

New Jersey ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population. The state has significantly more college graduates per resident than most states.

Population
Map showing where the population resides in New Jersey
Household Income
Map depicting areas of New Jersey with a higher household income
Home Value
Map illustrating home values in New Jersey
Vacant Property (%)
Map of New Jersey showing the areas with a higher percentage of vacant property

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
New Jersey USA
Median Property Value 334,900 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 2,348 1,513
Median Gross Rent 1,284 1,012
Property Vacancy 11.0% 12.6%
% Renters 36% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 1,211 93
Personal Comparison
New Jersey USA
Median Household Income 80,088 60,336
Median Individual Income 41,556 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 58,150 46,881
Median Age 39.8 38.1
Labor Participation 62.7% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 39.7% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

The land area of New Jersey is:
7X
the size of Rhode Island...
Visualization - Rhode Island
3%
...the size of Texas
Visualization - Texas
New Jersey is 932 times more dense than Alaska...
1.3
People per Square Mile
Visualization - Alaska

Demographics

View New Jersey cities by:

Most Populated Cities

1. Newark 282,803
2. Jersey City 265,932
3. Paterson 147,890
4. Elizabeth 129,363
5. Edison 102,304

Highest Household Income

1. Millburn 202,862
2. Essex Fells 200,875
3. Glen Ridge 196,821
4. North Caldwell 187,470
5. Mendham Township 185,882

Highest Home Value

1. Saddle River 1,883,500
2. Rockleigh 1,703,100
3. Spring Lake 1,420,900
4. Sea Girt 1,404,000
5. Stone Harbor 1,209,100

Highest Gross Rent

1. Haworth 3,450
2. Englewood Cliffs 3,179
3. Demarest 3,147
4. Essex Fells 3,018
5. Fanwood 2,708
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