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Crime in Spotswood summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Spotswood. Key points include:
There were 72 total crimes in Spotswood in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Spotswood is 874.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Spotswood is 157.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Spotswood is 716.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Spotswood is -58.76% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Spotswood Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Spotswood / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 72 | 874.0 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 157.8 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 12.1 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 10 | 121.4 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 59 | 716.2 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 4 | 48.6 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 54 | 655.5 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 12.1 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Spotswood summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Spotswood. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Spotswood is 120 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Spotswood is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Spotswood is $563,664.
The median income in Spotswood is $105,060.
Spotswood's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Spotswood Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Spotswood | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 106 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 145 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 114 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 110 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Spotswood, NJ Weather
The average high in Spotswood is 64.2° and the average low is 42.5°.
There are 78.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.5 inches of precipitation each year with 25.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Spotswood |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 25.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Spotswood Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Spotswood
The current population in Spotswood is 8,171. The population has decreased 0.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,171 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 8,112 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 8,136 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 8,163 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 8,255 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 8,269 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 8,293 | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 8,443 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 8,418 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 8,413 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 8,359 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 8,309 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 8,283 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 8,218 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 8,196 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Spotswood
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Spotswood is:
74.3% White with 6,071 White residents.
1.5% African American with 123 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
6.6% Asian with 540 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 36 Other residents.
2.2% Two Or More with 180 Two Or More residents.
14.9% Hispanic with 1,221 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Spotswood | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.3% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.5% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.6% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 14.9% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Spotswood
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Spotswood is 53.9% female with 4,405 female residents.
Spotswood is 46.1% male with 3,766 male residents.
| Gender | Spotswood | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Spotswood for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Spotswood completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Spotswood completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Spotswood completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Spotswood completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Spotswood completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in Spotswood completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Spotswood completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Spotswood completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Spotswood completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Spotswood | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Spotswood, New Jersey
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1.1% of households in Spotswood earn Less than $10,000.
3.4% of households in Spotswood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.2% of households in Spotswood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.5% of households in Spotswood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.3% of households in Spotswood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.5% of households in Spotswood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.7% of households in Spotswood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.5% of households in Spotswood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.7% of households in Spotswood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
18.1% of households in Spotswood earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Spotswood | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.1% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.2% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.5% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.3% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.5% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.7% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.5% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.7% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 18.1% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
