Matawan, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Matawan, New Jersey Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
8,747
Unemployment
3.8%
Poverty
6.2%
Median Home
$350,400
Median Income
$100,127
Median Rent
$1,506
Matawan SnackAbility
10
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9
Affordability
7
Diversity
8.5
Safety
10
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
3
Matawan, NJ Crime Report
5
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
57.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-97.68%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Matawan / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 5 | 57.4 | 1,542.5 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0.0 | 206.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 64.5 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0.0 | 122.2 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 5 | 57.4 | 1,335.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0.0 | 184.6 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 5 | 57.4 | 1,034.7 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 116.4 | 219.9 |
Matawan, NJ Cost Of Living
125
Matawan's Overall Cost Of Living
Matawan's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Matawan | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 123 | 100 | |
| Services | 114 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 110 | 100 | |
| Health | 104 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 161 | 158 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 110 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 104 | 100 | 100 | |
Matawan, NJ Photos
Rankings for Matawan in New Jersey
Map Of Matawan, NJ
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Population over time in Matawan
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8,747 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 8,826 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 8,898 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 8,894 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 8,887 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 8,759 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 8,783 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 8,795 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 8,789 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 8,786 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Matawan
| Race | Matawan | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.4% | 55.4% | 60.7% |
| African American | 9.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 6.7% | 9.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 11.7% | 20.2% | 18.0% |
Gender in Matawan
| Gender | Matawan | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Matawan for adults over 25
| Education | Matawan | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 24.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Matawan, New Jersey
| Income | Matawan | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.7% | 7.1% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.7% | 6.9% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.3% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.2% | 14.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.2% | 12.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.7% | 17.7% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.7% | 10.1% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.7% | 14.0% | 7.7% |
