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Crime in Wharton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Wharton. Key points include:
There were 63 total crimes in Wharton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Wharton is 835.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Wharton is 53.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Wharton is 782.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Wharton is -60.57% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Wharton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wharton / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 63 | 835.7 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 53.1 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 13.3 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 39.8 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 59 | 782.6 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 26.5 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 57 | 756.1 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Wharton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Wharton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wharton is 131 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wharton is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Wharton is $488,755.
The median income in Wharton is $85,767.
Wharton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Wharton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Wharton | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 175 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 109 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 110 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Wharton, NJ Weather
The average high in Wharton is 60.7° and the average low is 38.9°.
There are 79.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.6 inches of precipitation each year with 31.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Wharton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 31.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Wharton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Wharton
The current population in Wharton is 7,318. The population has increased 12.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,318 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 7,254 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 7,217 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 7,175 | 11.1% |
| 2020 | 6,458 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 6,474 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 6,521 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 6,591 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 6,586 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 6,607 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 6,586 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 6,571 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 6,531 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 6,499 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 6,496 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wharton
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Wharton is:
43.8% White with 3,202 White residents.
0.7% African American with 53 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.6% Asian with 43 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.7% Other with 121 Other residents.
2.0% Two Or More with 145 Two Or More residents.
51.3% Hispanic with 3,754 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Wharton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 43.8% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.7% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 51.3% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Wharton
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Wharton is 52.2% female with 3,823 female residents.
Wharton is 47.8% male with 3,495 male residents.
| Gender | Wharton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wharton for adults over 25
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8.0% of adults in Wharton completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Wharton completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Wharton completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Wharton completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Wharton completed associate's degree.
22.0% of adults in Wharton completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Wharton completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Wharton completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Wharton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Wharton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Wharton, New Jersey
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7.5% of households in Wharton earn Less than $10,000.
0.8% of households in Wharton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.1% of households in Wharton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.5% of households in Wharton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.7% of households in Wharton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.0% of households in Wharton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
19.0% of households in Wharton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.3% of households in Wharton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
19.7% of households in Wharton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.3% of households in Wharton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Wharton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.5% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.8% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.1% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.5% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.7% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.0% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 19.0% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.3% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 19.7% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.3% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
