Life in Secaucus research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Secaucus over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Secaucus:
The population in Secaucus is 21,437.
The median home value in Secaucus is $653,905.
The median income in Secaucus is $134,746.
The cost of living in Secaucus is 155 which is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Secaucus is $2,197.
The unemployment rate in Secaucus is 6.1%.
The poverty rate in Secaucus is 6.0%.
The average high in Secaucus is 63.0° and the average low is 46.7°.
Crime in Secaucus summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Secaucus. Key points include:
There were 800 total crimes in Secaucus in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Secaucus is 3,787.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Secaucus is 151.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Secaucus is 3,636.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Secaucus is 78.73% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Secaucus / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 800 | 3,787.7 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 32 | 151.5 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 10 | 47.3 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 17 | 80.5 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 768 | 3,636.2 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 71 | 336.2 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 670 | 3,172.2 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 27 | 127.8 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Secaucus summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Secaucus. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Secaucus is 155 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Secaucus is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Secaucus is $653,905.
The median income in Secaucus is $134,746.
| Living Expense | Secaucus | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 122 | 100 | |
| Services | 125 | 108 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 115 | 104 | 100 | |
| Health | 123 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 239 | 159 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 115 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 102 | 107 | 100 | |
The average high in Secaucus is 63.0° and the average low is 46.7°.
There are 72.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.2 inches of precipitation each year with 25.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Secaucus |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 25.6 |
The current population in Secaucus is 21,437. The population has increased 33.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21,437 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 21,470 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 21,439 | 3.7% |
| 2020 | 20,667 | 2.7% |
| 2019 | 20,125 | 3.8% |
| 2018 | 19,390 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 19,279 | 2.9% |
| 2016 | 18,737 | 3.1% |
| 2015 | 18,170 | 3.2% |
| 2014 | 17,614 | 3.0% |
| 2013 | 17,106 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 16,809 | 4.2% |
| 2011 | 16,125 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 16,008 | - |
35.8% White with 7,679 White residents.
5.2% African American with 1,112 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 15 American Indian residents.
34.5% Asian with 7,397 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 134 Other residents.
4.4% Two Or More with 953 Two Or More residents.
19.3% Hispanic with 4,147 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Secaucus | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35.8% | 51.9% | 58.2% |
| African American | 5.2% | 12.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 34.5% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.4% | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 19.3% | 21.9% | 19.0% |
Secaucus is 51.8% female with 11,103 female residents.
Secaucus is 48.2% male with 10,333 male residents.
| Gender | Secaucus | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
1.0% of adults in Secaucus completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Secaucus completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in Secaucus completed high school / ged.
10.0% of adults in Secaucus completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Secaucus completed associate's degree.
34.0% of adults in Secaucus completed bachelor's degree.
22.0% of adults in Secaucus completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Secaucus completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Secaucus completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Secaucus | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 10.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 26.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 22.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
2.9% of households in Secaucus earn Less than $10,000.
1.5% of households in Secaucus earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.2% of households in Secaucus earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.0% of households in Secaucus earn $25,000 to $34,999.
2.3% of households in Secaucus earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.4% of households in Secaucus earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.2% of households in Secaucus earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.7% of households in Secaucus earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.3% of households in Secaucus earn $150,000 to $199,999.
32.6% of households in Secaucus earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Secaucus | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.2% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.0% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2.3% | 8.0% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.4% | 12.9% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.2% | 11.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.7% | 18.0% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.3% | 11.7% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 32.6% | 20.7% | 12.6% |