What is the median household income in Medford Township, NJ?
The median household income in Medford Township, NJ is $157,969 (±$10,774) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $1,589 a month would take about $63,600 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Medford Township, the median household income went from $124,471 in 2015–2019 to $157,969 in 2020–2024 (+26.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $157,969 (±$10,774)
- Median renter income
- $70,022 (±$30,469)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $63,600
Income in Medford Township against Burlington County, its state and the nation
| Medford Township | Burlington County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $157,969 (±$10,774) | $108,111 (±$1,600) | $103,556 (±$513) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $70,022 (±$30,469) | $65,698 (±$3,821) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $173,991 (±$15,416) | $124,194 (±$2,574) | $133,477 (±$624) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $1,589 (±$167) | $1,745 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Medford Township, median household income is higher than in Burlington County ($108,111).
It is also higher than in New Jersey ($103,556).
It is higher than the national figure ($80,734).
In Burlington County, Medford Township ranks 3 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 112 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Medford Township
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $1,589 a month ($19,068 a year) needs an income of about $63,600 a year.
The median renting household in Medford Township earns $70,022 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $124,471 (±$5,288) | $157,969 (±$10,774) | +26.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $1,335 (±$92) | $1,589 (±$167) | +19.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $363,700 (±$7,761) | $514,800 (±$29,021) | +41.5% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Medford Township
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford Township | — | $157,969 (±$10,774) | — |
| Medford Lakes Borough | 1.0 mi | $141,188 (±$19,825) | Not measurably different |
| Evesham Township | 4.1 mi | $118,670 (±$6,071) | Lower |
| Marlton | 6.1 mi | $94,464 (±$4,776) | Lower |
| Leisuretowne | 6.5 mi | $55,357 (±$12,233) | Lower |
| Berlin Township | 6.6 mi | $75,238 (±$21,234) | Lower |
| Lumberton Township | 6.6 mi | $113,440 (±$7,063) | Lower |
| Southampton Township | 6.7 mi | $97,995 (±$9,051) | Lower |
| Atco | 6.8 mi | $105,847 (±$7,522) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Evesham Township, NJ ($118,670), Marlton, NJ ($94,464), Leisuretowne, NJ ($55,357).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Burlington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chesterfield Township | $208,836 (±$16,792) |
| 2 | Moorestown Township | $159,700 (±$16,834) |
| 3 | Medford Township | $157,969 (±$10,774) |
| 4 | Springfield Township (Burlington County) | $146,157 (±$8,153) |
| 5 | Hainesport Township | $142,899 (±$28,094) |
| 6 | Medford Lakes Borough | $141,188 (±$19,825) |
| 7 | Woodland Township | $138,750 (±$67,545) |
| 8 | Shamong Township | $128,271 (±$16,566) |
| 9 | Cinnaminson Township | $127,606 (±$8,314) |
Showing 9 of 40 places in Burlington County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Medford Township
What is the median household income in Medford Township?
The median household income in Medford Township is $157,969 (±$10,774) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Medford Township?
About $63,600 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $1,589 a month.
Have incomes in Medford Township kept up with inflation?
In Medford Township, the median household income went from $124,471 in 2015–2019 to $157,969 in 2020–2024 (+26.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in Medford Township?
The median renting household in Medford Township, NJ earns $70,022 (±$30,469) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Medford township, Burlington County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Medford township, Burlington County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Medford township, Burlington County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Medford township, Burlington County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Medford township, Burlington County, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Medford township, Burlington County, New Jersey
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Medford township, Burlington County, New Jersey (county subdivision:45120, in state:34 county:005).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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