B+

Titusville, NJ

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Affordability Score: 78/100

Population: 3,656 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Titusville, NJ aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 3,656 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B+ (78/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $128,516, median home value of $420,300, median rent of $2,147 per month, and 55.3% 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 $1,950 per month (studio $1,344, 1BR $1,545, 3BR $2,338, 4BR $2,670). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $15,294 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 Titusville, NJ include income, education, rent. Unemployment currently reads 8.0% and poverty 4.7% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income A+
$128,516
Median household income
Education A
55.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C
3.3x
Home value $420,300 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A-
$1,950/mo
2BR fair market rent (18% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B-
$15,294/yr
Center-based infant care (12% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$128,516
▲ 107% vs national
Per Capita Income
$70,842
Unemployment Rate
8.0%
Poverty Rate
4.7%

Housing

Median Home Value
$420,300
▲ 53% vs national
Median Rent
$2,147/mo
Owner Occupied
94.3%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,950/mo
▲ 63% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,344
1BR
$1,545
2BR
$1,950
3BR
$2,338
4BR
$2,670

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
55.3%
▲ 25 ppt vs national
High School+
80.7%
Median Age
52.4
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$15,294/yr
12% of income
Toddler (Center)
$14,896/yr
Preschool (Center)
$14,896/yr
School-Age (Center)
$7,712/yr

What This Means

Titusville, NJ receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (78/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 3,656. This area performs well in income and education 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 Titusville, NJ affordable?
Titusville, NJ receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (78/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $128,516. Median home value is $420,300.
What is the cost of living in Titusville?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $2,147/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,950/mo. Infant childcare $15,294/yr. Median home value $420,300.
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 →