A-

Juliustown, NJ

Source:

Affordability Score: 84/100

Population: 203 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Juliustown, NJ aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 203 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of A- (84/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $170,912, median home value of $594,100, median rent of per month, and 64.5% 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 $15,770 per year, consuming 9% 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 Juliustown, NJ include income, education, rent, childcare. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 7.6% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income A+
$170,912
Median household income
Education A+
64.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C-
3.5x
Home value $594,100 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A+
$1,810/mo
2BR fair market rent (13% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B+
$15,770/yr
Center-based infant care (9% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$170,912
▲ 176% vs national
Per Capita Income
$131,156
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
7.6%

Housing

Median Home Value
$594,100
▲ 116% vs national
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
100.0%
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+
64.5%
▲ 35 ppt vs national
High School+
83.1%
Median Age
40.8
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$15,770/yr
9% of income
Toddler (Center)
$15,893/yr
Preschool (Center)
$15,893/yr
School-Age (Center)
$7,816/yr

What This Means

Juliustown, NJ receives an overall affordability grade of A- (84/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 203. This area performs well in income and education and rent and childcare. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

Nearby City Dashboards

Explore Juliustown ZIP Codes
View all 1 ZIP codes with demographics and individual scorecards
View ZIPs →

What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Juliustown, NJ affordable?
Juliustown, NJ receives an overall affordability grade of A- (84/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $170,912. Median home value is $594,100.
What is the cost of living in Juliustown?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $1,810/mo. Infant childcare $15,770/yr. Median home value $594,100.
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 →