B+

Mullica Hill, NJ

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Affordability Score: 79/100

Population: 15,756 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Mullica Hill, NJ aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 15,756 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B+ (79/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $157,009, median home value of $488,100, median rent of $1,147 per month, and 51.8% 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 10% 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 Mullica Hill, NJ include income, education, rent, childcare. Unemployment currently reads 4.4% and poverty 5.0% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income A+
$157,009
Median household income
Education A-
51.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C+
3.1x
Home value $488,100 vs income
Commute D
28 min
Average commute time
Rent A+
$1,810/mo
2BR fair market rent (14% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B
$15,789/yr
Center-based infant care (10% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$157,009
▲ 153% vs national
Per Capita Income
$63,192
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
Poverty Rate
5.0%

Housing

Median Home Value
$488,100
▲ 77% vs national
Median Rent
$1,147/mo
Owner Occupied
91.6%
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+
51.8%
▲ 22 ppt vs national
High School+
74.8%
Median Age
40.3
Avg. Commute
28 min
▲ 2 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$15,789/yr
10% of income
Toddler (Center)
$15,303/yr
Preschool (Center)
$15,303/yr
School-Age (Center)
$7,646/yr

What This Means

Mullica Hill, NJ receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (79/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 15,756. This area performs well in income and education and rent and childcare. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Mullica Hill, NJ affordable?
Mullica Hill, NJ receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (79/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $157,009. Median home value is $488,100.
What is the cost of living in Mullica Hill?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,147/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,810/mo. Infant childcare $15,789/yr. Median home value $488,100.
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 →