Life in Spotswood research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Spotswood 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 Spotswood:
The population in Spotswood is 8,112.
The median home value in Spotswood is $558,150.
The median income in Spotswood is $101,388.
The cost of living in Spotswood is 118 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Spotswood is $1,097.
The unemployment rate in Spotswood is 9.6%.
The poverty rate in Spotswood is 3.4%.
The average high in Spotswood is 64.2° and the average low is 42.5°.
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.
| 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 |
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 118 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 $558,150.
The median income in Spotswood is $101,388.
| Living Expense | Spotswood | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 122 | 100 | |
| Services | 111 | 108 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 104 | 100 | |
| Health | 103 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 147 | 159 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 106 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 109 | 107 | 100 | |
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 |
The current population in Spotswood is 8,112. The population has decreased -1.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
75.9% White with 6,159 White residents.
1.4% African American with 112 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 24 American Indian residents.
7.6% Asian with 620 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 33 Other residents.
2.1% Two Or More with 170 Two Or More residents.
12.3% Hispanic with 994 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Spotswood | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.9% | 51.9% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.4% | 12.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 7.6% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 12.3% | 21.9% | 19.0% |
Spotswood is 54.9% female with 4,454 female residents.
Spotswood is 45.1% male with 3,658 male residents.
| Gender | Spotswood | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.1% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
7.0% of adults in Spotswood completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Spotswood completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Spotswood completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Spotswood completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Spotswood completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Spotswood completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Spotswood completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Spotswood completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Spotswood completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Spotswood | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 26.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
1.7% of households in Spotswood earn Less than $10,000.
3.4% of households in Spotswood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.8% of households in Spotswood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.1% of households in Spotswood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.8% of households in Spotswood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.6% of households in Spotswood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.9% of households in Spotswood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.3% of households in Spotswood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.1% of households in Spotswood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
17.3% of households in Spotswood earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Spotswood | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.7% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.8% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.1% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.8% | 8.0% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.6% | 12.9% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 11.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.3% | 18.0% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.1% | 11.7% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 17.3% | 20.7% | 12.6% |