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Clarksboro, NJ

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Affordability Score: 81/100

Population: 2,201 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Clarksboro, NJ aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 2,201 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of A- (81/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $134,490, median home value of $359,800, median rent of per month, and 39.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,810 per month (studio $1,397, 1BR $1,520, 3BR $2,170, 4BR $2,423). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $15,789 per year, consuming 12% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Clarksboro, NJ include income, housing, rent. Unemployment currently reads 0.7% and poverty 3.6% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income A+
$134,490
Median household income
Education B-
39.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B+
2.7x
Home value $359,800 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A
$1,810/mo
2BR fair market rent (16% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B-
$15,789/yr
Center-based infant care (12% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$134,490
▲ 117% vs national
Per Capita Income
$58,967
Unemployment Rate
0.7%
Poverty Rate
3.6%

Housing

Median Home Value
$359,800
▲ 31% vs national
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
96.4%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,810/mo
▲ 51% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,397
1BR
$1,520
2BR
$1,810
3BR
$2,170
4BR
$2,423

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
39.5%
▲ 10 ppt vs national
High School+
67.8%
Median Age
50.6
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$15,789/yr
12% of income
Toddler (Center)
$15,303/yr
Preschool (Center)
$15,303/yr
School-Age (Center)
$7,646/yr

What This Means

Clarksboro, NJ receives an overall affordability grade of A- (81/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 2,201. This area performs well in income and housing and rent. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Clarksboro, NJ affordable?
Clarksboro, NJ receives an overall affordability grade of A- (81/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $134,490. Median home value is $359,800.
What is the cost of living in Clarksboro?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $1,810/mo. Infant childcare $15,789/yr. Median home value $359,800.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →