Matawan, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
8,696
Unemployment
5.7%
Poverty
7.4%
Median Home
$349,700
Median Income
$108,247
Median Rent
$1,573
Matawan SnackAbility
9.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
10
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
4
Matawan, NJ Crime Report
6
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
69.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-97.03%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Matawan / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 6 | 69.7 | 1,353.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0.0 | 195.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.7 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 49.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0.0 | 127.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 6 | 69.7 | 1,158.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 1 | 11.6 | 146.2 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 4 | 46.4 | 896.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 11.6 | 115.7 | 246.0 |
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 | 121 | 100 | |
| Services | 111 | 107 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 163 | 160 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 105 | 106 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 103 | 98 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,696 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 8,826 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 8,898 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 8,894 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 8,887 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 8,759 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 8,783 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 8,795 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 8,789 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 8,786 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Matawan
| Race | Matawan | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.3% | 54.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 13.6% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.2% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 9.3% | 20.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Matawan
| Gender | Matawan | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 53.5% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Matawan for adults over 25
| Education | Matawan | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 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 | 3.8% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.2% | 6.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.5% | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.7% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.0% | 14.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.8% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 26.6% | 17.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.1% | 10.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 16.7% | 14.8% | 8.3% |
